Finding the Third Proportional to 188,799 and 410,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,799 and 410,466 is: 892,389.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,799 : 410,466 = 410,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,799/410,466 = 410,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,799x = 410,466 × 410,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,799x = 168,482,337,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,482,337,156/188,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,389.99
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