Finding the Third Proportional to 195,783 and 414,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,783 and 414,730 is: 878,528.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,783 : 414,730 = 414,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,783/414,730 = 414,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,783x = 414,730 × 414,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,783x = 172,000,972,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,000,972,900/195,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,528.64
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