Finding the Third Proportional to 188,463 and 409,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,463 and 409,646 is: 890,412.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,463 : 409,646 = 409,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,463/409,646 = 409,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,463x = 409,646 × 409,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,463x = 167,809,845,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,809,845,316/188,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,412.68
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