Finding the Third Proportional to 194,865.75 and 418,739.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,865.75 and 418,739.63 is: 899,813.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,865.75 : 418,739.63 = 418,739.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,865.75/418,739.63 = 418,739.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,865.75x = 418,739.63 × 418,739.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,865.75x = 175,342,873,545.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,342,873,545.14/194,865.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,813.71
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