Finding the Third Proportional to 188,010 and 410,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,010 and 410,319 is: 895,493.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,010 : 410,319 = 410,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,010/410,319 = 410,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,010x = 410,319 × 410,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,010x = 168,361,681,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,361,681,761/188,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,493.23
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