Finding the Third Proportional to 195,376 and 418,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,376 and 418,400 is: 896,008.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,376 : 418,400 = 418,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,376/418,400 = 418,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,376x = 418,400 × 418,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,376x = 175,058,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,058,560,000/195,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,008.52
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