Finding the Third Proportional to 188,267 and 367,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,267 and 367,074 is: 715,703.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,267 : 367,074 = 367,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,267/367,074 = 367,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,267x = 367,074 × 367,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,267x = 134,743,321,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,743,321,476/188,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,703.34
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