Finding the Third Proportional to 194,722 and 418,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,722 and 418,530 is: 899,576.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,722 : 418,530 = 418,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,722/418,530 = 418,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,722x = 418,530 × 418,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,722x = 175,167,360,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,167,360,900/194,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,576.63
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