Finding the Third Proportional to 195,544 and 302,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,544 and 302,286 is: 467,295.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,544 : 302,286 = 302,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,544/302,286 = 302,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,544x = 302,286 × 302,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,544x = 91,376,825,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,376,825,796/195,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,295.47
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