Finding the Third Proportional to 186,871 and 402,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,871 and 402,173 is: 865,533.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,871 : 402,173 = 402,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,871/402,173 = 402,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,871x = 402,173 × 402,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,871x = 161,743,121,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,743,121,929/186,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865,533.56
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