Finding the Third Proportional to 195,530 and 292,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,530 and 292,422 is: 437,327.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,530 : 292,422 = 292,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,530/292,422 = 292,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,530x = 292,422 × 292,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,530x = 85,510,626,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,510,626,084/195,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,327.40
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