Finding the Third Proportional to 194,284 and 308,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,284 and 308,930 is: 491,228.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,284 : 308,930 = 308,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,284/308,930 = 308,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,284x = 308,930 × 308,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,284x = 95,437,744,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,437,744,900/194,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,228.02
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