Finding the Third Proportional to 186,609 and 399,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,609 and 399,839 is: 856,717.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,609 : 399,839 = 399,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,609/399,839 = 399,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,609x = 399,839 × 399,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,609x = 159,871,225,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,871,225,921/186,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,717.66
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