Finding the Third Proportional to 185,580 and 406,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,580 and 406,626 is: 890,961.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,580 : 406,626 = 406,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,580/406,626 = 406,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,580x = 406,626 × 406,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,580x = 165,344,703,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,344,703,876/185,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,961.87
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