Finding the Third Proportional to 189,218 and 263,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,218 and 263,091 is: 365,804.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,218 : 263,091 = 263,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,218/263,091 = 263,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,218x = 263,091 × 263,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,218x = 69,216,874,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,216,874,281/189,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,804.91
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