Finding the Third Proportional to 188,472 and 403,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,472 and 403,092 is: 862,107.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,472 : 403,092 = 403,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,472/403,092 = 403,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,472x = 403,092 × 403,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,472x = 162,483,160,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,483,160,464/188,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,107.69
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