Finding the Third Proportional to 188,518 and 410,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,518 and 410,354 is: 893,232.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,518 : 410,354 = 410,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,518/410,354 = 410,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,518x = 410,354 × 410,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,518x = 168,390,405,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,390,405,316/188,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,232.50
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