Finding the Third Proportional to 188,462 and 291,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,462 and 291,442 is: 450,692.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,462 : 291,442 = 291,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,462/291,442 = 291,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,462x = 291,442 × 291,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,462x = 84,938,439,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,938,439,364/188,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,692.66
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