Finding the Third Proportional to 188,286 and 414,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,286 and 414,480 is: 912,408.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,286 : 414,480 = 414,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,286/414,480 = 414,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,286x = 414,480 × 414,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,286x = 171,793,670,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,793,670,400/188,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,408.09
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