Finding the Third Proportional to 189,064 and 283,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,064 and 283,594 is: 425,388.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,064 : 283,594 = 283,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,064/283,594 = 283,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,064x = 283,594 × 283,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,064x = 80,425,556,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,425,556,836/189,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,388.00
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