Finding the Third Proportional to 188,358 and 413,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,358 and 413,895 is: 909,486.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,358 : 413,895 = 413,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,358/413,895 = 413,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,358x = 413,895 × 413,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,358x = 171,309,071,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,309,071,025/188,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,486.57
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