Finding the Third Proportional to 185,563 and 413,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,563 and 413,624 is: 921,976.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,563 : 413,624 = 413,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,563/413,624 = 413,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,563x = 413,624 × 413,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,563x = 171,084,813,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,084,813,376/185,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,976.97
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