Finding the Third Proportional to 194,809 and 419,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,809 and 419,710 is: 904,252.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,809 : 419,710 = 419,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,809/419,710 = 419,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,809x = 419,710 × 419,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,809x = 176,156,484,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,156,484,100/194,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,252.29
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