Finding the Third Proportional to 195,777 and 301,455
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,777 and 301,455 is: 464,176.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,777 : 301,455 = 301,455 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,777/301,455 = 301,455/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,777x = 301,455 × 301,455 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,777x = 90,875,117,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,875,117,025/195,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,176.68
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