Finding the Third Proportional to 187,614 and 410,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,614 and 410,800 is: 899,488.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,614 : 410,800 = 410,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,614/410,800 = 410,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,614x = 410,800 × 410,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,614x = 168,756,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,756,640,000/187,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,488.52
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