Finding the Third Proportional to 188,516 and 410,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,516 and 410,350 is: 893,224.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,516 : 410,350 = 410,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,516/410,350 = 410,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,516x = 410,350 × 410,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,516x = 168,387,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,387,122,500/188,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,224.57
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