Finding the Third Proportional to 188,676 and 410,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,676 and 410,664 is: 893,833.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,676 : 410,664 = 410,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,676/410,664 = 410,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,676x = 410,664 × 410,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,676x = 168,644,920,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,644,920,896/188,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,833.45
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