Finding the Third Proportional to 188,188 and 403,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,188 and 403,664 is: 865,860.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,188 : 403,664 = 403,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,188/403,664 = 403,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,188x = 403,664 × 403,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,188x = 162,944,624,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,944,624,896/188,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865,860.87
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