Finding the Third Proportional to 188,514 and 409,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,514 and 409,752 is: 890,632.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,514 : 409,752 = 409,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,514/409,752 = 409,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,514x = 409,752 × 409,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,514x = 167,896,701,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,896,701,504/188,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,632.53
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