Finding the Third Proportional to 194,496 and 304,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,496 and 304,704 is: 477,359.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,496 : 304,704 = 304,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,496/304,704 = 304,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,496x = 304,704 × 304,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,496x = 92,844,527,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,844,527,616/194,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,359.57
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