Finding the Third Proportional to 195,251 and 426,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,251 and 426,304 is: 930,776.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,251 : 426,304 = 426,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,251/426,304 = 426,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,251x = 426,304 × 426,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,251x = 181,735,100,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,735,100,416/195,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,776.80
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