Finding the Third Proportional to 195,991 and 276,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,991 and 276,007 is: 388,690.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,991 : 276,007 = 276,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,991/276,007 = 276,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,991x = 276,007 × 276,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,991x = 76,179,864,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,179,864,049/195,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,690.62
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