Finding the Third Proportional to 195,066 and 419,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,066 and 419,229 is: 900,992.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,066 : 419,229 = 419,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,066/419,229 = 419,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,066x = 419,229 × 419,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,066x = 175,752,954,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,752,954,441/195,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,992.25
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