Finding the Third Proportional to 186,014 and 413,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,014 and 413,356 is: 918,550.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,014 : 413,356 = 413,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,014/413,356 = 413,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,014x = 413,356 × 413,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,014x = 170,863,182,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,863,182,736/186,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,550.12
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