Finding the Third Proportional to 188,262 and 367,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,262 and 367,066 is: 715,691.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,262 : 367,066 = 367,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,262/367,066 = 367,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,262x = 367,066 × 367,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,262x = 134,737,448,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,737,448,356/188,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,691.16
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