Finding the Third Proportional to 194,442 and 317,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,442 and 317,505 is: 518,454.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,442 : 317,505 = 317,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,442/317,505 = 317,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,442x = 317,505 × 317,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,442x = 100,809,425,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,809,425,025/194,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,454.99
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