Finding the Third Proportional to 195,999 and 429,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,999 and 429,360 is: 940,566.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,999 : 429,360 = 429,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,999/429,360 = 429,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,999x = 429,360 × 429,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,999x = 184,350,009,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,350,009,600/195,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,566.07
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