Finding the Third Proportional to 188,442 and 410,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,442 and 410,175 is: 892,813.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,442 : 410,175 = 410,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,442/410,175 = 410,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,442x = 410,175 × 410,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,442x = 168,243,530,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,243,530,625/188,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,813.34
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