Finding the Third Proportional to 188,506 and 390,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,506 and 390,134 is: 807,425.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,506 : 390,134 = 390,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,506/390,134 = 390,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,506x = 390,134 × 390,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,506x = 152,204,537,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,204,537,956/188,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,425.43
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