Finding the Third Proportional to 189,194 and 292,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,194 and 292,953 is: 453,616.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,194 : 292,953 = 292,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,194/292,953 = 292,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,194x = 292,953 × 292,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,194x = 85,821,460,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,821,460,209/189,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,616.18
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