Finding the Third Proportional to 189,110 and 403,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,110 and 403,489 is: 860,892.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,110 : 403,489 = 403,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,110/403,489 = 403,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,110x = 403,489 × 403,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,110x = 162,803,373,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,803,373,121/189,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,892.46
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