Finding the Third Proportional to 195,252 and 426,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,252 and 426,306 is: 930,780.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,252 : 426,306 = 426,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,252/426,306 = 426,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,252x = 426,306 × 426,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,252x = 181,736,805,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,736,805,636/195,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,780.76
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