Finding the Third Proportional to 188,548 and 410,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,548 and 410,388 is: 893,238.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,548 : 410,388 = 410,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,548/410,388 = 410,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,548x = 410,388 × 410,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,548x = 168,418,310,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,418,310,544/188,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,238.38
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