Finding the Third Proportional to 194,944 and 403,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,944 and 403,712 is: 836,052.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,944 : 403,712 = 403,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,944/403,712 = 403,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,944x = 403,712 × 403,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,944x = 162,983,378,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,983,378,944/194,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,052.30
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