Finding the Third Proportional to 195,806 and 423,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,806 and 423,688 is: 916,782.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,806 : 423,688 = 423,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,806/423,688 = 423,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,806x = 423,688 × 423,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,806x = 179,511,521,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,511,521,344/195,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,782.54
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