Finding the Third Proportional to 188,223 and 413,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,223 and 413,763 is: 909,558.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,223 : 413,763 = 413,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,223/413,763 = 413,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,223x = 413,763 × 413,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,223x = 171,199,820,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,199,820,169/188,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,558.45
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