Finding the Third Proportional to 187,774 and 417,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,774 and 417,530 is: 928,410.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,774 : 417,530 = 417,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,774/417,530 = 417,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,774x = 417,530 × 417,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,774x = 174,331,300,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,331,300,900/187,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,410.22
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