Finding the Third Proportional to 187,969 and 413,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,969 and 413,323 is: 908,851.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,969 : 413,323 = 413,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,969/413,323 = 413,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,969x = 413,323 × 413,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,969x = 170,835,902,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,835,902,329/187,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,851.47
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