Finding the Third Proportional to 188,192 and 403,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,192 and 403,672 is: 865,876.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,192 : 403,672 = 403,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,192/403,672 = 403,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,192x = 403,672 × 403,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,192x = 162,951,083,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,951,083,584/188,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865,876.78
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