Finding the Third Proportional to 192,674 and 306,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,674 and 306,848 is: 488,678.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,674 : 306,848 = 306,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,674/306,848 = 306,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,674x = 306,848 × 306,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,674x = 94,155,695,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,155,695,104/192,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,678.78
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