Finding the Third Proportional to 194,727 and 284,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,727 and 284,430 is: 415,455.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,727 : 284,430 = 284,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,727/284,430 = 284,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,727x = 284,430 × 284,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,727x = 80,900,424,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,900,424,900/194,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,455.61
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