Finding the Third Proportional to 188,250 and 413,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,250 and 413,364 is: 907,674.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,250 : 413,364 = 413,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,250/413,364 = 413,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,250x = 413,364 × 413,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,250x = 170,869,796,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,869,796,496/188,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,674.88
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