Finding the Third Proportional to 195,212 and 407,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,212 and 407,368 is: 850,094.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,212 : 407,368 = 407,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,212/407,368 = 407,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,212x = 407,368 × 407,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,212x = 165,948,687,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,948,687,424/195,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,094.70
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