Finding the Third Proportional to 194,976 and 396,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,976 and 396,864 is: 807,797.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,976 : 396,864 = 396,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,976/396,864 = 396,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,976x = 396,864 × 396,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,976x = 157,501,034,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,501,034,496/194,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,797.03
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