Finding the Third Proportional to 195,776 and 311,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,776 and 311,168 is: 494,573.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,776 : 311,168 = 311,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,776/311,168 = 311,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,776x = 311,168 × 311,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,776x = 96,825,524,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,825,524,224/195,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,573.00
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