Finding the Third Proportional to 188,240 and 413,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,240 and 413,344 is: 907,635.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,240 : 413,344 = 413,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,240/413,344 = 413,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,240x = 413,344 × 413,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,240x = 170,853,262,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,853,262,336/188,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,635.27
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