Finding the Third Proportional to 195,144 and 285,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,144 and 285,258 is: 416,985.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,144 : 285,258 = 285,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,144/285,258 = 285,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,144x = 285,258 × 285,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,144x = 81,372,126,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,372,126,564/195,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,985.03
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