Finding the Third Proportional to 188,242 and 367,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,242 and 367,025 is: 715,607.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,242 : 367,025 = 367,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,242/367,025 = 367,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,242x = 367,025 × 367,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,242x = 134,707,350,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,707,350,625/188,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,607.31
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