Finding the Third Proportional to 188,244 and 367,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,244 and 367,028 is: 715,611.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,244 : 367,028 = 367,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,244/367,028 = 367,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,244x = 367,028 × 367,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,244x = 134,709,552,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,709,552,784/188,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,611.40
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