Finding the Third Proportional to 186,012 and 413,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,012 and 413,352 is: 918,542.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,012 : 413,352 = 413,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,012/413,352 = 413,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,012x = 413,352 × 413,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,012x = 170,859,875,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,859,875,904/186,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,542.22
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