Finding the Third Proportional to 194,873 and 418,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,873 and 418,754 is: 899,842.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,873 : 418,754 = 418,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,873/418,754 = 418,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,873x = 418,754 × 418,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,873x = 175,354,912,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,354,912,516/194,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,842.01
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