Finding the Third Proportional to 188,524 and 390,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,524 and 390,170 is: 807,497.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,524 : 390,170 = 390,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,524/390,170 = 390,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,524x = 390,170 × 390,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,524x = 152,232,628,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,232,628,900/188,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,497.34
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