Finding the Third Proportional to 195,074 and 419,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,074 and 419,247 is: 901,032.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,074 : 419,247 = 419,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,074/419,247 = 419,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,074x = 419,247 × 419,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,074x = 175,768,047,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,768,047,009/195,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,032.67
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