Finding the Third Proportional to 192,676 and 306,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,676 and 306,851 is: 488,683.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,676 : 306,851 = 306,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,676/306,851 = 306,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,676x = 306,851 × 306,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,676x = 94,157,536,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,157,536,201/192,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,683.26
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