Finding the Third Proportional to 187,816 and 411,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,816 and 411,216 is: 900,341.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,816 : 411,216 = 411,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,816/411,216 = 411,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,816x = 411,216 × 411,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,816x = 169,098,598,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,098,598,656/187,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,341.82
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