Finding the Third Proportional to 189,000 and 304,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,000 and 304,524 is: 490,660.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,000 : 304,524 = 304,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,000/304,524 = 304,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,000x = 304,524 × 304,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,000x = 92,734,866,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,734,866,576/189,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,660.67
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