Finding the Third Proportional to 195,246 and 395,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,246 and 395,925 is: 802,867.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,246 : 395,925 = 395,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,246/395,925 = 395,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,246x = 395,925 × 395,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,246x = 156,756,605,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,756,605,625/195,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,867.18
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