Finding the Third Proportional to 187,219 and 410,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,219 and 410,074 is: 898,203.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,219 : 410,074 = 410,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,219/410,074 = 410,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,219x = 410,074 × 410,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,219x = 168,160,685,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,160,685,476/187,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,203.10
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