Finding the Third Proportional to 188,470.50 and 410,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,470.50 and 410,182 is: 892,708.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,470.50 : 410,182 = 410,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,470.50/410,182 = 410,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,470.50x = 410,182 × 410,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,470.50x = 168,249,273,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,249,273,124/188,470.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,708.80
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