Finding the Third Proportional to 195,008 and 425,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,008 and 425,744 is: 929,489.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,008 : 425,744 = 425,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,008/425,744 = 425,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,008x = 425,744 × 425,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,008x = 181,257,953,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,257,953,536/195,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,489.83
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