Finding the Third Proportional to 186,171 and 401,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,171 and 401,862 is: 867,444.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,171 : 401,862 = 401,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,171/401,862 = 401,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,171x = 401,862 × 401,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,171x = 161,493,067,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,493,067,044/186,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,444.81
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