Finding the Third Proportional to 195 and 472
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Solution
The third proportional to 195 and 472 is: 1,142.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195 : 472 = 472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195/472 = 472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195x = 472 × 472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195x = 222,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,784/195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,142.48
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