Finding the Third Proportional to 194,724 and 425,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,724 and 425,493 is: 929,748.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,724 : 425,493 = 425,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,724/425,493 = 425,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,724x = 425,493 × 425,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,724x = 181,044,293,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,044,293,049/194,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,748.22
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