Finding the Third Proportional to 194,758 and 308,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,758 and 308,126 is: 487,485.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,758 : 308,126 = 308,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,758/308,126 = 308,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,758x = 308,126 × 308,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,758x = 94,941,631,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,941,631,876/194,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,485.15
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