Finding the Third Proportional to 145,564 and 195,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,564 and 195,600 is: 262,835.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,564 : 195,600 = 195,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,564/195,600 = 195,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,564x = 195,600 × 195,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,564x = 38,259,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,259,360,000/145,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,835.32
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