Finding the Third Proportional to 195,038 and 310,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,038 and 310,322 is: 493,748.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,038 : 310,322 = 310,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,038/310,322 = 310,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,038x = 310,322 × 310,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,038x = 96,299,743,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,299,743,684/195,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,748.62
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