Finding the Third Proportional to 193,272 and 307,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,272 and 307,476 is: 489,162.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,272 : 307,476 = 307,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,272/307,476 = 307,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,272x = 307,476 × 307,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,272x = 94,541,490,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,541,490,576/193,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,162.89
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