Finding the Third Proportional to 189,032 and 409,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,032 and 409,093 is: 885,337.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,032 : 409,093 = 409,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,032/409,093 = 409,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,032x = 409,093 × 409,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,032x = 167,357,082,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,357,082,649/189,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,337.31
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