Finding the Third Proportional to 195,566 and 419,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,566 and 419,724 is: 900,812.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,566 : 419,724 = 419,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,566/419,724 = 419,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,566x = 419,724 × 419,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,566x = 176,168,236,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,168,236,176/195,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,812.19
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