Finding the Third Proportional to 189,190 and 283,263.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,190 and 283,263.50 is: 424,114.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,190 : 283,263.50 = 283,263.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,190/283,263.50 = 283,263.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,190x = 283,263.50 × 283,263.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,190x = 80,238,210,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,238,210,432.25/189,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,114.44
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