Finding the Third Proportional to 188,880 and 410,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,880 and 410,991 is: 894,290.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,880 : 410,991 = 410,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,880/410,991 = 410,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,880x = 410,991 × 410,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,880x = 168,913,602,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,913,602,081/188,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,290.57
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