Finding the Third Proportional to 193,548 and 304,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,548 and 304,146 is: 477,942.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,548 : 304,146 = 304,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,548/304,146 = 304,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,548x = 304,146 × 304,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,548x = 92,504,789,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,504,789,316/193,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,942.37
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