Finding the Third Proportional to 188,016 and 413,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,016 and 413,244 is: 908,276.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,016 : 413,244 = 413,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,016/413,244 = 413,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,016x = 413,244 × 413,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,016x = 170,770,603,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,770,603,536/188,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,276.97
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