Finding the Third Proportional to 186,002 and 413,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,002 and 413,332 is: 918,502.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,002 : 413,332 = 413,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,002/413,332 = 413,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,002x = 413,332 × 413,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,002x = 170,843,342,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,843,342,224/186,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,502.72
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