Finding the Third Proportional to 194,782 and 304,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,782 and 304,482 is: 475,964.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,782 : 304,482 = 304,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,782/304,482 = 304,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,782x = 304,482 × 304,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,782x = 92,709,288,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,709,288,324/194,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,964.35
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