Finding the Third Proportional to 187,083 and 410,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,083 and 410,386 is: 900,224.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,083 : 410,386 = 410,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,083/410,386 = 410,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,083x = 410,386 × 410,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,083x = 168,416,668,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,416,668,996/187,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,224.33
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