Finding the Third Proportional to 194,863.50 and 310,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,863.50 and 310,302 is: 494,127.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,863.50 : 310,302 = 310,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,863.50/310,302 = 310,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,863.50x = 310,302 × 310,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,863.50x = 96,287,331,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,287,331,204/194,863.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,127.07
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