Finding the Third Proportional to 195,382 and 304,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,382 and 304,739 is: 475,304.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,382 : 304,739 = 304,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,382/304,739 = 304,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,382x = 304,739 × 304,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,382x = 92,865,858,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,865,858,121/195,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,304.06
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