Finding the Third Proportional to 188,244 and 414,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,244 and 414,396 is: 912,241.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,244 : 414,396 = 414,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,244/414,396 = 414,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,244x = 414,396 × 414,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,244x = 171,724,044,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,724,044,816/188,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,241.80
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