Finding the Third Proportional to 195,370.50 and 304,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,370.50 and 304,470 is: 474,493.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,370.50 : 304,470 = 304,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,370.50/304,470 = 304,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,370.50x = 304,470 × 304,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,370.50x = 92,701,980,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,701,980,900/195,370.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,493.24
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