Finding the Third Proportional to 188,482 and 409,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,482 and 409,688 is: 890,505.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,482 : 409,688 = 409,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,482/409,688 = 409,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,482x = 409,688 × 409,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,482x = 167,844,257,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,844,257,344/188,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,505.50
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