Finding the Third Proportional to 187,312 and 410,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,312 and 410,368 is: 899,044.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,312 : 410,368 = 410,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,312/410,368 = 410,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,312x = 410,368 × 410,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,312x = 168,401,895,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,401,895,424/187,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,044.88
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