Finding the Third Proportional to 195,609 and 417,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,609 and 417,054 is: 889,192.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,609 : 417,054 = 417,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,609/417,054 = 417,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,609x = 417,054 × 417,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,609x = 173,934,038,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,934,038,916/195,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,192.41
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