Finding the Third Proportional to 194,912 and 426,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,912 and 426,274 is: 932,264.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,912 : 426,274 = 426,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,912/426,274 = 426,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,912x = 426,274 × 426,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,912x = 181,709,523,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,709,523,076/194,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,264.42
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