Finding the Third Proportional to 188,538 and 390,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,538 and 390,204 is: 807,578.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,538 : 390,204 = 390,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,538/390,204 = 390,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,538x = 390,204 × 390,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,538x = 152,259,161,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,259,161,616/188,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,578.11
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