Finding the Third Proportional to 194,944 and 418,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,944 and 418,896 is: 900,124.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,944 : 418,896 = 418,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,944/418,896 = 418,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,944x = 418,896 × 418,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,944x = 175,473,858,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,473,858,816/194,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,124.44
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