Finding the Third Proportional to 189,209 and 292,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,209 and 292,994 is: 453,707.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,209 : 292,994 = 292,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,209/292,994 = 292,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,209x = 292,994 × 292,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,209x = 85,845,484,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,845,484,036/189,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,707.19
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