Finding the Third Proportional to 187,963.50 and 413,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,963.50 and 413,313 is: 908,834.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,963.50 : 413,313 = 413,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,963.50/413,313 = 413,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,963.50x = 413,313 × 413,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,963.50x = 170,827,635,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,827,635,969/187,963.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,834.09
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