Finding the Third Proportional to 194,420 and 304,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,420 and 304,328 is: 476,368.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,420 : 304,328 = 304,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,420/304,328 = 304,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,420x = 304,328 × 304,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,420x = 92,615,531,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,615,531,584/194,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,368.33
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