Finding the Third Proportional to 195,324 and 426,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,324 and 426,444 is: 931,040.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,324 : 426,444 = 426,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,324/426,444 = 426,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,324x = 426,444 × 426,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,324x = 181,854,485,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,854,485,136/195,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,040.14
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