Finding the Third Proportional to 195,702 and 420,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,702 and 420,354 is: 902,890.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,702 : 420,354 = 420,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,702/420,354 = 420,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,702x = 420,354 × 420,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,702x = 176,697,485,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,697,485,316/195,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,890.54
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