Finding the Third Proportional to 195,213 and 426,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,213 and 426,228 is: 930,626.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,213 : 426,228 = 426,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,213/426,228 = 426,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,213x = 426,228 × 426,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,213x = 181,670,307,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,670,307,984/195,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,626.08
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