Finding the Third Proportional to 193,276 and 307,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,276 and 307,482 is: 489,171.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,276 : 307,482 = 307,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,276/307,482 = 307,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,276x = 307,482 × 307,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,276x = 94,545,180,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,545,180,324/193,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,171.86
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