Finding the Third Proportional to 192,667 and 306,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,667 and 306,838 is: 488,664.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,667 : 306,838 = 306,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,667/306,838 = 306,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,667x = 306,838 × 306,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,667x = 94,149,558,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,149,558,244/192,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,664.68
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