Finding the Third Proportional to 188,497.13 and 410,232.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,497.13 and 410,232.09 is: 892,800.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,497.13 : 410,232.09 = 410,232.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,497.13/410,232.09 = 410,232.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,497.13x = 410,232.09 × 410,232.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,497.13x = 168,290,370,742.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,290,370,742.51/188,497.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,800.73
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