Finding the Third Proportional to 194,290 and 308,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,290 and 308,940 is: 491,244.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,290 : 308,940 = 308,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,290/308,940 = 308,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,290x = 308,940 × 308,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,290x = 95,443,923,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,443,923,600/194,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,244.65
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