Finding the Third Proportional to 194,784 and 304,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,784 and 304,485 is: 475,968.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,784 : 304,485 = 304,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,784/304,485 = 304,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,784x = 304,485 × 304,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,784x = 92,711,115,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,711,115,225/194,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,968.84
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