Finding the Third Proportional to 189,200 and 413,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,200 and 413,923 is: 905,561.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,200 : 413,923 = 413,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,200/413,923 = 413,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,200x = 413,923 × 413,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,200x = 171,332,249,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,332,249,929/189,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,561.57
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