Finding the Third Proportional to 195,862 and 428,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,862 and 428,627 is: 938,013.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,862 : 428,627 = 428,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,862/428,627 = 428,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,862x = 428,627 × 428,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,862x = 183,721,105,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,721,105,129/195,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,013.01
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