Finding the Third Proportional to 187,824 and 417,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,824 and 417,641 is: 928,656.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,824 : 417,641 = 417,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,824/417,641 = 417,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,824x = 417,641 × 417,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,824x = 174,424,004,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,424,004,881/187,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,656.64
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