Finding the Third Proportional to 185,546 and 413,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,546 and 413,590 is: 921,909.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,546 : 413,590 = 413,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,546/413,590 = 413,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,546x = 413,590 × 413,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,546x = 171,056,688,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,056,688,100/185,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,909.87
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