Finding the Third Proportional to 186,934 and 410,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,934 and 410,056 is: 899,493.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,934 : 410,056 = 410,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,934/410,056 = 410,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,934x = 410,056 × 410,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,934x = 168,145,923,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,145,923,136/186,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,493.53
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