Finding the Third Proportional to 194,898 and 440,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,898 and 440,202 is: 994,252.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,898 : 440,202 = 440,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,898/440,202 = 440,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,898x = 440,202 × 440,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,898x = 193,777,800,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,777,800,804/194,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,252.38
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