Finding the Third Proportional to 188,060 and 391,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,060 and 391,672 is: 815,734.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,060 : 391,672 = 391,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,060/391,672 = 391,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,060x = 391,672 × 391,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,060x = 153,406,955,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,406,955,584/188,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,734.10
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