Finding the Third Proportional to 194,400 and 304,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,400 and 304,296 is: 476,317.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,400 : 304,296 = 304,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,400/304,296 = 304,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,400x = 304,296 × 304,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,400x = 92,596,055,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,596,055,616/194,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,317.16
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