Finding the Third Proportional to 195,454 and 425,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,454 and 425,882 is: 927,970.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,454 : 425,882 = 425,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,454/425,882 = 425,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,454x = 425,882 × 425,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,454x = 181,375,477,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,375,477,924/195,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,970.15
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