Finding the Third Proportional to 195,224 and 265,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,224 and 265,180 is: 360,203.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,224 : 265,180 = 265,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,224/265,180 = 265,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,224x = 265,180 × 265,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,224x = 70,320,432,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,320,432,400/195,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,203.83
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