Finding the Third Proportional to 194,904 and 419,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,904 and 419,940 is: 904,802.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,904 : 419,940 = 419,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,904/419,940 = 419,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,904x = 419,940 × 419,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,904x = 176,349,603,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,349,603,600/194,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,802.38
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