Finding the Third Proportional to 195,576 and 305,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,576 and 305,052 is: 475,808.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,576 : 305,052 = 305,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,576/305,052 = 305,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,576x = 305,052 × 305,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,576x = 93,056,722,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,056,722,704/195,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,808.50
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