Finding the Third Proportional to 145,416 and 195,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,416 and 195,408 is: 262,586.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,416 : 195,408 = 195,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,416/195,408 = 195,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,416x = 195,408 × 195,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,416x = 38,184,286,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,184,286,464/145,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,586.55
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