Finding the Third Proportional to 195,868 and 422,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,868 and 422,832 is: 912,792.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,868 : 422,832 = 422,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,868/422,832 = 422,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,868x = 422,832 × 422,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,868x = 178,786,900,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,786,900,224/195,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,792.80
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