Finding the Third Proportional to 195,057 and 425,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,057 and 425,835 is: 929,653.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,057 : 425,835 = 425,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,057/425,835 = 425,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,057x = 425,835 × 425,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,057x = 181,335,447,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,335,447,225/195,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,653.63
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