Finding the Third Proportional to 195,262 and 402,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,262 and 402,186 is: 828,392.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,262 : 402,186 = 402,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,262/402,186 = 402,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,262x = 402,186 × 402,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,262x = 161,753,578,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,753,578,596/195,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,392.51
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