Finding the Third Proportional to 188,882 and 410,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,882 and 410,995 is: 894,298.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,882 : 410,995 = 410,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,882/410,995 = 410,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,882x = 410,995 × 410,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,882x = 168,916,890,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,916,890,025/188,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,298.50
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