Finding the Third Proportional to 187,432 and 413,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,432 and 413,264 is: 911,195.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,432 : 413,264 = 413,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,432/413,264 = 413,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,432x = 413,264 × 413,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,432x = 170,787,133,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,787,133,696/187,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,195.17
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