Finding the Third Proportional to 195,748 and 302,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,748 and 302,470 is: 467,376.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,748 : 302,470 = 302,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,748/302,470 = 302,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,748x = 302,470 × 302,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,748x = 91,488,100,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,488,100,900/195,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,376.94
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