Finding the Third Proportional to 189,006 and 292,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,006 and 292,656 is: 453,147.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,006 : 292,656 = 292,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,006/292,656 = 292,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,006x = 292,656 × 292,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,006x = 85,647,534,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,647,534,336/189,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,147.17
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