Finding the Third Proportional to 186,734 and 409,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,734 and 409,750 is: 899,113.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,734 : 409,750 = 409,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,734/409,750 = 409,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,734x = 409,750 × 409,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,734x = 167,895,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,895,062,500/186,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,113.51
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