Finding the Third Proportional to 189,176 and 395,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,176 and 395,874 is: 828,414.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,176 : 395,874 = 395,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,176/395,874 = 395,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,176x = 395,874 × 395,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,176x = 156,716,223,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,716,223,876/189,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,414.94
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