Finding the Third Proportional to 186,930 and 410,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,930 and 410,048 is: 899,477.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,930 : 410,048 = 410,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,930/410,048 = 410,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,930x = 410,048 × 410,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,930x = 168,139,362,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,139,362,304/186,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,477.68
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