Finding the Third Proportional to 192,783 and 301,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,783 and 301,476 is: 471,451.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,783 : 301,476 = 301,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,783/301,476 = 301,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,783x = 301,476 × 301,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,783x = 90,887,778,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,887,778,576/192,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,451.21
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