Finding the Third Proportional to 188,976 and 284,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,976 and 284,319 is: 427,764.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,976 : 284,319 = 284,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,976/284,319 = 284,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,976x = 284,319 × 284,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,976x = 80,837,293,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,837,293,761/188,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,764.87
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