Finding the Third Proportional to 187,296 and 411,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,296 and 411,880 is: 905,759.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,296 : 411,880 = 411,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,296/411,880 = 411,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,296x = 411,880 × 411,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,296x = 169,645,134,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,645,134,400/187,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,759.52
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