Finding the Third Proportional to 195,615.75 and 428,592.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,615.75 and 428,592.75 is: 939,043.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,615.75 : 428,592.75 = 428,592.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,615.75/428,592.75 = 428,592.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,615.75x = 428,592.75 × 428,592.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,615.75x = 183,691,745,352.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,691,745,352.56/195,615.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,043.74
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