Finding the Third Proportional to 195,264 and 265,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,264 and 265,248 is: 360,314.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,264 : 265,248 = 265,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,264/265,248 = 265,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,264x = 265,248 × 265,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,264x = 70,356,501,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,356,501,504/195,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,314.76
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