Finding the Third Proportional to 134,262 and 188,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,262 and 188,208 is: 263,829.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,262 : 188,208 = 188,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,262/188,208 = 188,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,262x = 188,208 × 188,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,262x = 35,422,251,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,422,251,264/134,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,829.31
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