Finding the Third Proportional to 194,848 and 399,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,848 and 399,354 is: 818,502.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,848 : 399,354 = 399,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,848/399,354 = 399,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,848x = 399,354 × 399,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,848x = 159,483,617,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,483,617,316/194,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,502.72
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