Finding the Third Proportional to 188,418 and 414,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,418 and 414,024 is: 909,763.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,418 : 414,024 = 414,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,418/414,024 = 414,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,418x = 414,024 × 414,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,418x = 171,415,872,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,415,872,576/188,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,763.78
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