Finding the Third Proportional to 195,852 and 403,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,852 and 403,296 is: 830,462.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,852 : 403,296 = 403,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,852/403,296 = 403,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,852x = 403,296 × 403,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,852x = 162,647,663,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,647,663,616/195,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,462.10
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