Finding the Third Proportional to 188,370 and 282,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,370 and 282,555 is: 423,832.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,370 : 282,555 = 282,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,370/282,555 = 282,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,370x = 282,555 × 282,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,370x = 79,837,328,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,837,328,025/188,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,832.50
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