Finding the Third Proportional to 187,113 and 408,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,113 and 408,084 is: 890,010.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,113 : 408,084 = 408,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,113/408,084 = 408,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,113x = 408,084 × 408,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,113x = 166,532,551,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,532,551,056/187,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,010.59
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