Finding the Third Proportional to 188,994 and 264,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,994 and 264,573 is: 370,376.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,994 : 264,573 = 264,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,994/264,573 = 264,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,994x = 264,573 × 264,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,994x = 69,998,872,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,998,872,329/188,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,376.16
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