Finding the Third Proportional to 195,770 and 375,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,770 and 375,982 is: 722,084.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,770 : 375,982 = 375,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,770/375,982 = 375,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,770x = 375,982 × 375,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,770x = 141,362,464,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,362,464,324/195,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,084.41
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