Finding the Third Proportional to 194,925 and 427,075.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,925 and 427,075.50 is: 935,711.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,925 : 427,075.50 = 427,075.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,925/427,075.50 = 427,075.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,925x = 427,075.50 × 427,075.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,925x = 182,393,482,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,393,482,700.25/194,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,711.08
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