Finding the Third Proportional to 194,178 and 301,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,178 and 301,631 is: 468,545.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,178 : 301,631 = 301,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,178/301,631 = 301,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,178x = 301,631 × 301,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,178x = 90,981,260,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,981,260,161/194,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,545.67
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