Finding the Third Proportional to 195,648 and 310,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,648 and 310,980 is: 494,298.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,648 : 310,980 = 310,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,648/310,980 = 310,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,648x = 310,980 × 310,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,648x = 96,708,560,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,708,560,400/195,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,298.74
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