Finding the Third Proportional to 188,006 and 413,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,006 and 413,224 is: 908,237.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,006 : 413,224 = 413,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,006/413,224 = 413,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,006x = 413,224 × 413,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,006x = 170,754,074,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,754,074,176/188,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,237.37
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