Finding the Third Proportional to 145,323 and 195,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,323 and 195,291 is: 262,440.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,323 : 195,291 = 195,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,323/195,291 = 195,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,323x = 195,291 × 195,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,323x = 38,138,574,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,138,574,681/145,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,440.05
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