Finding the Third Proportional to 195,790 and 311,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,790 and 311,189 is: 494,604.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,790 : 311,189 = 311,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,790/311,189 = 311,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,790x = 311,189 × 311,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,790x = 96,838,593,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,838,593,721/195,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,604.39
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