Finding the Third Proportional to 195,240 and 323,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,240 and 323,136 is: 534,812.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,240 : 323,136 = 323,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,240/323,136 = 323,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,240x = 323,136 × 323,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,240x = 104,416,874,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,416,874,496/195,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,812.92
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