Finding the Third Proportional to 195,340 and 414,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,340 and 414,658 is: 880,215.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,340 : 414,658 = 414,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,340/414,658 = 414,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,340x = 414,658 × 414,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,340x = 171,941,256,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,941,256,964/195,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,215.30
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