Finding the Third Proportional to 194,840 and 304,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,840 and 304,563 is: 476,075.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,840 : 304,563 = 304,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,840/304,563 = 304,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,840x = 304,563 × 304,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,840x = 92,758,620,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,758,620,969/194,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,075.86
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