Finding the Third Proportional to 194,982 and 425,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,982 and 425,652 is: 929,212.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,982 : 425,652 = 425,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,982/425,652 = 425,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,982x = 425,652 × 425,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,982x = 181,179,625,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,179,625,104/194,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,212.06
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