Finding the Third Proportional to 195,838 and 264,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,838 and 264,232 is: 356,511.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,838 : 264,232 = 264,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,838/264,232 = 264,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,838x = 264,232 × 264,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,838x = 69,818,549,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,818,549,824/195,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,511.76
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