Finding the Third Proportional to 191,570 and 306,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,570 and 306,033 is: 488,887.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,570 : 306,033 = 306,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,570/306,033 = 306,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,570x = 306,033 × 306,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,570x = 93,656,197,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,656,197,089/191,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,887.60
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