Finding the Third Proportional to 195,120 and 425,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,120 and 425,601 is: 928,332.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,120 : 425,601 = 425,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,120/425,601 = 425,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,120x = 425,601 × 425,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,120x = 181,136,211,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,136,211,201/195,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,332.37
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