Finding the Third Proportional to 188,828 and 410,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,828 and 410,858 is: 893,957.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,828 : 410,858 = 410,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,828/410,858 = 410,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,828x = 410,858 × 410,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,828x = 168,804,296,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,804,296,164/188,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,957.97
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