Finding the Third Proportional to 195,585 and 452,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,585 and 452,781 is: 1,048,192.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,585 : 452,781 = 452,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,585/452,781 = 452,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,585x = 452,781 × 452,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,585x = 205,010,633,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,010,633,961/195,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,048,192.01
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