Finding the Third Proportional to 195,753 and 419,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,753 and 419,928 is: 900,826.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,753 : 419,928 = 419,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,753/419,928 = 419,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,753x = 419,928 × 419,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,753x = 176,339,525,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,339,525,184/195,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,826.68
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