Finding the Third Proportional to 195,362 and 295,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,362 and 295,803 is: 447,883.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,362 : 295,803 = 295,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,362/295,803 = 295,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,362x = 295,803 × 295,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,362x = 87,499,414,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,499,414,809/195,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,883.49
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