Finding the Third Proportional to 187,972 and 406,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,972 and 406,920 is: 880,896.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,972 : 406,920 = 406,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,972/406,920 = 406,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,972x = 406,920 × 406,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,972x = 165,583,886,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,583,886,400/187,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,896.55
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