Finding the Third Proportional to 187,271 and 412,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,271 and 412,717 is: 909,565.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,271 : 412,717 = 412,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,271/412,717 = 412,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,271x = 412,717 × 412,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,271x = 170,335,322,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,335,322,089/187,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,565.93
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