Finding the Third Proportional to 194,788 and 419,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,788 and 419,164 is: 901,998.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,788 : 419,164 = 419,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,788/419,164 = 419,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,788x = 419,164 × 419,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,788x = 175,698,458,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,698,458,896/194,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,998.37
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