Finding the Third Proportional to 187,106 and 410,090.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,106 and 410,090.50 is: 898,817.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,106 : 410,090.50 = 410,090.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,106/410,090.50 = 410,090.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,106x = 410,090.50 × 410,090.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,106x = 168,174,218,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,174,218,190.25/187,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,817.88
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