Finding the Third Proportional to 188,082 and 413,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,082 and 413,586 is: 909,461.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,082 : 413,586 = 413,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,082/413,586 = 413,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,082x = 413,586 × 413,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,082x = 171,053,379,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,053,379,396/188,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,461.72
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