Finding the Third Proportional to 188,526 and 410,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,526 and 410,370 is: 893,264.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,526 : 410,370 = 410,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,526/410,370 = 410,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,526x = 410,370 × 410,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,526x = 168,403,536,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,403,536,900/188,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,264.25
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