Finding the Third Proportional to 195,604 and 427,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,604 and 427,180 is: 932,919.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,604 : 427,180 = 427,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,604/427,180 = 427,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,604x = 427,180 × 427,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,604x = 182,482,752,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,482,752,400/195,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,919.33
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