Finding the Third Proportional to 188,355 and 407,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,355 and 407,814 is: 882,972.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,355 : 407,814 = 407,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,355/407,814 = 407,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,355x = 407,814 × 407,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,355x = 166,312,258,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,312,258,596/188,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,972.36
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