Finding the Third Proportional to 195,632 and 428,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,632 and 428,656 is: 939,242.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,632 : 428,656 = 428,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,632/428,656 = 428,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,632x = 428,656 × 428,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,632x = 183,745,966,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,745,966,336/195,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,242.90
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