Finding the Third Proportional to 194,954 and 418,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,954 and 418,916 is: 900,164.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,954 : 418,916 = 418,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,954/418,916 = 418,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,954x = 418,916 × 418,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,954x = 175,490,615,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,490,615,056/194,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,164.22
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