Finding the Third Proportional to 195,628 and 428,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,628 and 428,759 is: 939,713.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,628 : 428,759 = 428,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,628/428,759 = 428,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,628x = 428,759 × 428,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,628x = 183,834,280,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,834,280,081/195,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,713.54
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