Finding the Third Proportional to 186,570 and 402,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,570 and 402,624 is: 868,875.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,570 : 402,624 = 402,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,570/402,624 = 402,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,570x = 402,624 × 402,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,570x = 162,106,085,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,106,085,376/186,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,875.41
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