Finding the Third Proportional to 194,484 and 317,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,484 and 317,568 is: 518,548.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,484 : 317,568 = 317,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,484/317,568 = 317,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,484x = 317,568 × 317,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,484x = 100,849,434,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,849,434,624/194,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,548.75
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