Finding the Third Proportional to 194,952 and 425,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,952 and 425,160 is: 927,207.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,952 : 425,160 = 425,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,952/425,160 = 425,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,952x = 425,160 × 425,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,952x = 180,761,025,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,761,025,600/194,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,207.85
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