Finding the Third Proportional to 195,008 and 423,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,008 and 423,072 is: 917,859.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,008 : 423,072 = 423,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,008/423,072 = 423,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,008x = 423,072 × 423,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,008x = 178,989,917,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,989,917,184/195,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,859.36
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