Finding the Third Proportional to 195,268 and 265,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,268 and 265,254 is: 360,323.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,268 : 265,254 = 265,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,268/265,254 = 265,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,268x = 265,254 × 265,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,268x = 70,359,684,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,359,684,516/195,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,323.68
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