Finding the Third Proportional to 189,121 and 403,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,121 and 403,274 is: 859,925.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,121 : 403,274 = 403,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,121/403,274 = 403,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,121x = 403,274 × 403,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,121x = 162,629,919,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,629,919,076/189,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,925.23
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