Finding the Third Proportional to 194,954 and 405,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,954 and 405,224 is: 842,283.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,954 : 405,224 = 405,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,954/405,224 = 405,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,954x = 405,224 × 405,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,954x = 164,206,490,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,206,490,176/194,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,283.26
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