Finding the Third Proportional to 188,408 and 283,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,408 and 283,017 is: 425,133.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,408 : 283,017 = 283,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,408/283,017 = 283,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,408x = 283,017 × 283,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,408x = 80,098,622,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,098,622,289/188,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,133.87
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