Finding the Third Proportional to 193,546 and 304,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,546 and 304,144 is: 477,941.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,546 : 304,144 = 304,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,546/304,144 = 304,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,546x = 304,144 × 304,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,546x = 92,503,572,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,503,572,736/193,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,941.02
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