Finding the Third Proportional to 194,856.47 and 418,721.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,856.47 and 418,721.06 is: 899,776.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,856.47 : 418,721.06 = 418,721.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,856.47/418,721.06 = 418,721.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,856.47x = 418,721.06 × 418,721.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,856.47x = 175,327,328,181.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,327,328,181.13/194,856.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,776.79
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