Finding the Third Proportional to 189,054 and 415,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,054 and 415,380 is: 912,652.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,054 : 415,380 = 415,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,054/415,380 = 415,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,054x = 415,380 × 415,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,054x = 172,540,544,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,540,544,400/189,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,652.18
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