Finding the Third Proportional to 194,948 and 418,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,948 and 418,904 is: 900,140.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,948 : 418,904 = 418,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,948/418,904 = 418,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,948x = 418,904 × 418,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,948x = 175,480,561,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,480,561,216/194,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,140.35
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