Finding the Third Proportional to 187,505 and 410,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,505 and 410,626 is: 899,249.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,505 : 410,626 = 410,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,505/410,626 = 410,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,505x = 410,626 × 410,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,505x = 168,613,711,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,613,711,876/187,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,249.15
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