Finding the Third Proportional to 188,127 and 406,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,127 and 406,926 is: 880,196.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,127 : 406,926 = 406,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,127/406,926 = 406,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,127x = 406,926 × 406,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,127x = 165,588,769,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,588,769,476/188,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,196.73
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