Finding the Third Proportional to 188,524 and 410,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,524 and 410,366 is: 893,256.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,524 : 410,366 = 410,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,524/410,366 = 410,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,524x = 410,366 × 410,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,524x = 168,400,253,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,400,253,956/188,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,256.32
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