Finding the Third Proportional to 195,798 and 427,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,798 and 427,545 is: 933,588.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,798 : 427,545 = 427,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,798/427,545 = 427,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,798x = 427,545 × 427,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,798x = 182,794,727,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,794,727,025/195,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,588.33
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