Finding the Third Proportional to 195,248 and 426,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,248 and 426,298 is: 930,764.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,248 : 426,298 = 426,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,248/426,298 = 426,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,248x = 426,298 × 426,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,248x = 181,729,984,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,729,984,804/195,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,764.90
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