Finding the Third Proportional to 191,143 and 303,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,143 and 303,611 is: 482,254.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,143 : 303,611 = 303,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,143/303,611 = 303,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,143x = 303,611 × 303,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,143x = 92,179,639,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,179,639,321/191,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,254.85
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