Finding the Third Proportional to 194,611 and 248,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,611 and 248,673 is: 317,753.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,611 : 248,673 = 248,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,611/248,673 = 248,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,611x = 248,673 × 248,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,611x = 61,838,260,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,838,260,929/194,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,753.16
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