Finding the Third Proportional to 194,790 and 405,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,790 and 405,168 is: 842,759.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,790 : 405,168 = 405,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,790/405,168 = 405,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,790x = 405,168 × 405,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,790x = 164,161,108,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,161,108,224/194,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,759.42
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