Finding the Third Proportional to 194,736 and 424,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,736 and 424,544 is: 925,548.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,736 : 424,544 = 424,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,736/424,544 = 424,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,736x = 424,544 × 424,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,736x = 180,237,607,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,237,607,936/194,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,548.48
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