Finding the Third Proportional to 196,824 and 419,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,824 and 419,424 is: 893,775.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,824 : 419,424 = 419,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,824/419,424 = 419,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,824x = 419,424 × 419,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,824x = 175,916,491,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,916,491,776/196,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,775.62
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