Finding the Third Proportional to 195,608 and 429,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,608 and 429,232 is: 941,884.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,608 : 429,232 = 429,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,608/429,232 = 429,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,608x = 429,232 × 429,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,608x = 184,240,109,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,240,109,824/195,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,884.33
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