Finding the Third Proportional to 194,967 and 418,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,967 and 418,941 is: 900,211.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,967 : 418,941 = 418,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,967/418,941 = 418,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,967x = 418,941 × 418,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,967x = 175,511,561,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,511,561,481/194,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,211.63
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