Finding the Third Proportional to 188,883 and 414,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,883 and 414,976 is: 911,702.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,883 : 414,976 = 414,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,883/414,976 = 414,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,883x = 414,976 × 414,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,883x = 172,205,080,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,205,080,576/188,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,702.38
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