Finding the Third Proportional to 194,218 and 305,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,218 and 305,183 is: 479,547.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,218 : 305,183 = 305,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,218/305,183 = 305,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,218x = 305,183 × 305,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,218x = 93,136,663,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,136,663,489/194,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,547.02
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