Finding the Third Proportional to 195,261 and 402,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,261 and 402,183 is: 828,384.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,261 : 402,183 = 402,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,261/402,183 = 402,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,261x = 402,183 × 402,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,261x = 161,751,165,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,751,165,489/195,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,384.40
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