Finding the Third Proportional to 188,831 and 410,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,831 and 410,864 is: 893,969.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,831 : 410,864 = 410,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,831/410,864 = 410,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,831x = 410,864 × 410,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,831x = 168,809,226,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,809,226,496/188,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,969.88
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