Finding the Third Proportional to 189,074 and 292,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,074 and 292,728 is: 453,207.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,074 : 292,728 = 292,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,074/292,728 = 292,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,074x = 292,728 × 292,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,074x = 85,689,681,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,689,681,984/189,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,207.11
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