Finding the Third Proportional to 195,278 and 406,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,278 and 406,107 is: 844,554.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,278 : 406,107 = 406,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,278/406,107 = 406,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,278x = 406,107 × 406,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,278x = 164,922,895,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,922,895,449/195,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,554.41
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