Finding the Third Proportional to 188,160 and 412,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,160 and 412,416 is: 903,948.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,160 : 412,416 = 412,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,160/412,416 = 412,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,160x = 412,416 × 412,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,160x = 170,086,957,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,086,957,056/188,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,948.54
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