Finding the Third Proportional to 194,850 and 418,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,850 and 418,816 is: 900,214.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,850 : 418,816 = 418,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,850/418,816 = 418,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,850x = 418,816 × 418,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,850x = 175,406,841,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,406,841,856/194,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,214.74
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