Finding the Third Proportional to 187,962 and 413,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,962 and 413,310 is: 908,828.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,962 : 413,310 = 413,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,962/413,310 = 413,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,962x = 413,310 × 413,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,962x = 170,825,156,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,825,156,100/187,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,828.15
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