Finding the Third Proportional to 194,784 and 419,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,784 and 419,160 is: 901,999.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,784 : 419,160 = 419,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,784/419,160 = 419,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,784x = 419,160 × 419,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,784x = 175,695,105,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,695,105,600/194,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,999.68
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