Finding the Third Proportional to 188,452 and 264,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,452 and 264,112 is: 370,148.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,452 : 264,112 = 264,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,452/264,112 = 264,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,452x = 264,112 × 264,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,452x = 69,755,148,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,755,148,544/188,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,148.09
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