Finding the Third Proportional to 195,595.88 and 412,557.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,595.88 and 412,557.75 is: 870,181.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,595.88 : 412,557.75 = 412,557.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,595.88/412,557.75 = 412,557.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,595.88x = 412,557.75 × 412,557.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,595.88x = 170,203,897,085.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,203,897,085.06/195,595.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,181.42
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