Finding the Third Proportional to 189,240 and 413,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,240 and 413,312 is: 902,699.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,240 : 413,312 = 413,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,240/413,312 = 413,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,240x = 413,312 × 413,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,240x = 170,826,809,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,826,809,344/189,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,699.27
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