Finding the Third Proportional to 192,138 and 306,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,138 and 306,945 is: 490,351.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,138 : 306,945 = 306,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,138/306,945 = 306,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,138x = 306,945 × 306,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,138x = 94,215,233,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,215,233,025/192,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,351.90
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