Finding the Third Proportional to 186,413 and 409,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,413 and 409,116 is: 897,876.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,413 : 409,116 = 409,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,413/409,116 = 409,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,413x = 409,116 × 409,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,413x = 167,375,901,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,375,901,456/186,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,876.77
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