Finding the Third Proportional to 191,518 and 303,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,518 and 303,114 is: 479,736.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,518 : 303,114 = 303,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,518/303,114 = 303,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,518x = 303,114 × 303,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,518x = 91,878,096,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,878,096,996/191,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,736.09
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