Finding the Third Proportional to 196,126 and 303,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,126 and 303,065 is: 468,313.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,126 : 303,065 = 303,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,126/303,065 = 303,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,126x = 303,065 × 303,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,126x = 91,848,394,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,848,394,225/196,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,313.20
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