Finding the Third Proportional to 195,502 and 425,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,502 and 425,996 is: 928,239.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,502 : 425,996 = 425,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,502/425,996 = 425,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,502x = 425,996 × 425,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,502x = 181,472,592,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,472,592,016/195,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,239.06
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