Finding the Third Proportional to 189,110 and 409,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,110 and 409,719 is: 887,682.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,110 : 409,719 = 409,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,110/409,719 = 409,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,110x = 409,719 × 409,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,110x = 167,869,658,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,869,658,961/189,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,682.61
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