Finding the Third Proportional to 194,794 and 405,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,794 and 405,176 is: 842,775.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,794 : 405,176 = 405,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,794/405,176 = 405,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,794x = 405,176 × 405,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,794x = 164,167,590,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,167,590,976/194,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,775.40
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