Finding the Third Proportional to 188,691 and 285,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,691 and 285,471 is: 431,889.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,691 : 285,471 = 285,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,691/285,471 = 285,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,691x = 285,471 × 285,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,691x = 81,493,691,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,493,691,841/188,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,889.66
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