Finding the Third Proportional to 194,884 and 419,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,884 and 419,848 is: 904,498.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,884 : 419,848 = 419,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,884/419,848 = 419,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,884x = 419,848 × 419,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,884x = 176,272,343,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,272,343,104/194,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,498.79
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