Finding the Third Proportional to 187,554 and 410,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,554 and 410,682 is: 899,259.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,554 : 410,682 = 410,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,554/410,682 = 410,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,554x = 410,682 × 410,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,554x = 168,659,705,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,659,705,124/187,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,259.44
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