Finding the Third Proportional to 195,168 and 428,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,168 and 428,352 is: 940,140.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,168 : 428,352 = 428,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,168/428,352 = 428,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,168x = 428,352 × 428,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,168x = 183,485,435,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,485,435,904/195,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,140.99
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