Finding the Third Proportional to 189,034 and 409,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,034 and 409,099 is: 885,353.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,034 : 409,099 = 409,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,034/409,099 = 409,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,034x = 409,099 × 409,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,034x = 167,361,991,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,361,991,801/189,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,353.91
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