Finding the Third Proportional to 194,812 and 419,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,812 and 419,972 is: 905,367.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,812 : 419,972 = 419,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,812/419,972 = 419,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,812x = 419,972 × 419,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,812x = 176,376,480,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,376,480,784/194,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,367.64
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