Finding the Third Proportional to 195,322 and 418,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,322 and 418,291 is: 895,789.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,322 : 418,291 = 418,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,322/418,291 = 418,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,322x = 418,291 × 418,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,322x = 174,967,360,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,967,360,681/195,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,789.32
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