Finding the Third Proportional to 195,266 and 395,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,266 and 395,964 is: 802,943.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,266 : 395,964 = 395,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,266/395,964 = 395,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,266x = 395,964 × 395,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,266x = 156,787,489,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,787,489,296/195,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,943.11
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