Finding the Third Proportional to 188,554 and 406,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,554 and 406,626 is: 876,909.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,554 : 406,626 = 406,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,554/406,626 = 406,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,554x = 406,626 × 406,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,554x = 165,344,703,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,344,703,876/188,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,909.02
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