Finding the Third Proportional to 195,520 and 375,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,520 and 375,488 is: 721,109.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,520 : 375,488 = 375,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,520/375,488 = 375,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,520x = 375,488 × 375,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,520x = 140,991,238,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,991,238,144/195,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,109.03
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