Finding the Third Proportional to 195,254 and 426,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,254 and 426,310 is: 930,788.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,254 : 426,310 = 426,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,254/426,310 = 426,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,254x = 426,310 × 426,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,254x = 181,740,216,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,740,216,100/195,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,788.70
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