Finding the Third Proportional to 187,104 and 413,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,104 and 413,600 is: 914,277.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,104 : 413,600 = 413,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,104/413,600 = 413,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,104x = 413,600 × 413,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,104x = 171,064,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,064,960,000/187,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914,277.41
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