Finding the Third Proportional to 195,488 and 304,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,488 and 304,904 is: 475,560.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,488 : 304,904 = 304,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,488/304,904 = 304,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,488x = 304,904 × 304,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,488x = 92,966,449,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,966,449,216/195,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,560.90
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