Finding the Third Proportional to 194,858 and 418,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,858 and 418,725 is: 899,786.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,858 : 418,725 = 418,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,858/418,725 = 418,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,858x = 418,725 × 418,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,858x = 175,330,625,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,330,625,625/194,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,786.64
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