Finding the Third Proportional to 195,021 and 309,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,021 and 309,447 is: 491,010.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,021 : 309,447 = 309,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,021/309,447 = 309,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,021x = 309,447 × 309,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,021x = 95,757,445,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,757,445,809/195,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,010.95
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