Finding the Third Proportional to 194,474 and 248,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,474 and 248,475 is: 317,470.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,474 : 248,475 = 248,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,474/248,475 = 248,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,474x = 248,475 × 248,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,474x = 61,739,825,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,739,825,625/194,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,470.85
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