Finding the Third Proportional to 195,624 and 428,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,624 and 428,751 is: 939,697.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,624 : 428,751 = 428,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,624/428,751 = 428,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,624x = 428,751 × 428,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,624x = 183,827,420,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,827,420,001/195,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,697.69
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