Finding the Third Proportional to 186,122 and 407,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,122 and 407,012 is: 890,054.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,122 : 407,012 = 407,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,122/407,012 = 407,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,122x = 407,012 × 407,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,122x = 165,658,768,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,658,768,144/186,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,054.74
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