Finding the Third Proportional to 194,934 and 427,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,934 and 427,098 is: 935,766.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,934 : 427,098 = 427,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,934/427,098 = 427,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,934x = 427,098 × 427,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,934x = 182,412,701,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,412,701,604/194,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,766.47
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