Finding the Third Proportional to 186,990 and 411,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,990 and 411,363 is: 904,965.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,990 : 411,363 = 411,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,990/411,363 = 411,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,990x = 411,363 × 411,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,990x = 169,219,517,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,219,517,769/186,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,965.60
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