Finding the Third Proportional to 187,434 and 413,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,434 and 413,268 is: 911,203.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,434 : 413,268 = 413,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,434/413,268 = 413,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,434x = 413,268 × 413,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,434x = 170,790,439,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,790,439,824/187,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,203.09
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