Finding the Third Proportional to 186,990 and 400,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,990 and 400,251 is: 856,734.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,990 : 400,251 = 400,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,990/400,251 = 400,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,990x = 400,251 × 400,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,990x = 160,200,863,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,200,863,001/186,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,734.92
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