Finding the Third Proportional to 194,744 and 425,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,744 and 425,536 is: 929,840.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,744 : 425,536 = 425,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,744/425,536 = 425,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,744x = 425,536 × 425,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,744x = 181,080,887,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,080,887,296/194,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,840.65
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