Finding the Third Proportional to 186,846 and 410,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,846 and 410,028 is: 899,794.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,846 : 410,028 = 410,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,846/410,028 = 410,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,846x = 410,028 × 410,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,846x = 168,122,960,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,122,960,784/186,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,794.27
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