Finding the Third Proportional to 194,212 and 305,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,212 and 305,173 is: 479,530.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,212 : 305,173 = 305,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,212/305,173 = 305,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,212x = 305,173 × 305,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,212x = 93,130,559,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,130,559,929/194,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,530.41
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