Finding the Third Proportional to 188,266 and 414,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,266 and 414,440 is: 912,328.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,266 : 414,440 = 414,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,266/414,440 = 414,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,266x = 414,440 × 414,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,266x = 171,760,513,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,760,513,600/188,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,328.90
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