Finding the Third Proportional to 195,576 and 295,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,576 and 295,236 is: 445,679.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,576 : 295,236 = 295,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,576/295,236 = 295,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,576x = 295,236 × 295,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,576x = 87,164,295,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,164,295,696/195,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,679.92
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