Finding the Third Proportional to 188,206 and 391,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,206 and 391,900 is: 816,050.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,206 : 391,900 = 391,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,206/391,900 = 391,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,206x = 391,900 × 391,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,206x = 153,585,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,585,610,000/188,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,050.55
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