Finding the Third Proportional to 186,944 and 410,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,944 and 410,176 is: 899,971.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,944 : 410,176 = 410,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,944/410,176 = 410,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,944x = 410,176 × 410,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,944x = 168,244,350,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,244,350,976/186,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,971.92
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