Finding the Third Proportional to 195,186 and 426,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,186 and 426,072 is: 930,073.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,186 : 426,072 = 426,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,186/426,072 = 426,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,186x = 426,072 × 426,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,186x = 181,537,349,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,537,349,184/195,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,073.62
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