Finding the Third Proportional to 193,420 and 303,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,420 and 303,738 is: 476,976.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,420 : 303,738 = 303,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,420/303,738 = 303,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,420x = 303,738 × 303,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,420x = 92,256,772,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,256,772,644/193,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,976.39
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