Finding the Third Proportional to 195,848 and 403,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,848 and 403,288 is: 830,446.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,848 : 403,288 = 403,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,848/403,288 = 403,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,848x = 403,288 × 403,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,848x = 162,641,210,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,641,210,944/195,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,446.12
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