Finding the Third Proportional to 194 and 448
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Solution
The third proportional to 194 and 448 is: 1,034.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194 : 448 = 448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194/448 = 448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194x = 448 × 448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194x = 200,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,704/194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,034.56
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