Finding the Third Proportional to 188,267.63 and 263,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,267.63 and 263,331 is: 368,322.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,267.63 : 263,331 = 263,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,267.63/263,331 = 263,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,267.63x = 263,331 × 263,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,267.63x = 69,343,215,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,343,215,561/188,267.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,322.57
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