Finding the Third Proportional to 195,138 and 405,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,138 and 405,584 is: 842,984.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,138 : 405,584 = 405,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,138/405,584 = 405,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,138x = 405,584 × 405,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,138x = 164,498,381,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,498,381,056/195,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,984.87
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