Finding the Third Proportional to 194,424 and 304,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,424 and 304,596 is: 477,197.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,424 : 304,596 = 304,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,424/304,596 = 304,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,424x = 304,596 × 304,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,424x = 92,778,723,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,778,723,216/194,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,197.89
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