Finding the Third Proportional to 194,876 and 419,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,876 and 419,832 is: 904,466.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,876 : 419,832 = 419,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,876/419,832 = 419,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,876x = 419,832 × 419,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,876x = 176,258,908,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,258,908,224/194,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,466.99
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