Finding the Third Proportional to 195,635 and 428,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,635 and 428,773 is: 939,741.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,635 : 428,773 = 428,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,635/428,773 = 428,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,635x = 428,773 × 428,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,635x = 183,846,285,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,846,285,529/195,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,741.28
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