Finding the Third Proportional to 194,430 and 304,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,430 and 304,605 is: 477,211.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,430 : 304,605 = 304,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,430/304,605 = 304,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,430x = 304,605 × 304,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,430x = 92,784,206,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,784,206,025/194,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,211.37
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