Finding the Third Proportional to 188,246 and 367,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,246 and 367,033 is: 715,623.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,246 : 367,033 = 367,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,246/367,033 = 367,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,246x = 367,033 × 367,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,246x = 134,713,223,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,713,223,089/188,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,623.30
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