Finding the Third Proportional to 188,680 and 282,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,680 and 282,992 is: 424,446.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,680 : 282,992 = 282,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,680/282,992 = 282,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,680x = 282,992 × 282,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,680x = 80,084,472,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,084,472,064/188,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,446.00
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