Finding the Third Proportional to 188,012 and 410,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,012 and 410,323 is: 895,501.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,012 : 410,323 = 410,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,012/410,323 = 410,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,012x = 410,323 × 410,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,012x = 168,364,964,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,364,964,329/188,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,501.16
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