Finding the Third Proportional to 188,724 and 412,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,724 and 412,452 is: 901,404.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,724 : 412,452 = 412,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,724/412,452 = 412,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,724x = 412,452 × 412,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,724x = 170,116,652,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,116,652,304/188,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,404.44
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