Finding the Third Proportional to 189,122 and 409,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,122 and 409,763 is: 887,816.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,122 : 409,763 = 409,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,122/409,763 = 409,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,122x = 409,763 × 409,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,122x = 167,905,716,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,905,716,169/189,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,816.94
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