Finding the Third Proportional to 188,358 and 392,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,358 and 392,052 is: 816,024.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,358 : 392,052 = 392,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,358/392,052 = 392,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,358x = 392,052 × 392,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,358x = 153,704,770,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,704,770,704/188,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,024.65
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