Finding the Third Proportional to 194,787 and 425,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,787 and 425,322 is: 928,700.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,787 : 425,322 = 425,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,787/425,322 = 425,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,787x = 425,322 × 425,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,787x = 180,898,803,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,898,803,684/194,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,700.60
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