Finding the Third Proportional to 194,818 and 419,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,818 and 419,984 is: 905,391.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,818 : 419,984 = 419,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,818/419,984 = 419,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,818x = 419,984 × 419,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,818x = 176,386,560,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,386,560,256/194,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,391.49
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