Finding the Third Proportional to 185,564 and 413,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,564 and 413,626 is: 921,980.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,564 : 413,626 = 413,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,564/413,626 = 413,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,564x = 413,626 × 413,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,564x = 171,086,467,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,086,467,876/185,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,980.92
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