Finding the Third Proportional to 185,042 and 411,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,042 and 411,492 is: 915,066.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,042 : 411,492 = 411,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,042/411,492 = 411,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,042x = 411,492 × 411,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,042x = 169,325,666,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,325,666,064/185,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,066.13
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