Finding the Third Proportional to 196,824 and 305,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,824 and 305,604 is: 474,504.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,824 : 305,604 = 305,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,824/305,604 = 305,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,824x = 305,604 × 305,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,824x = 93,393,804,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,393,804,816/196,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,504.15
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