Finding the Third Proportional to 189,242 and 413,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,242 and 413,313 is: 902,694.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,242 : 413,313 = 413,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,242/413,313 = 413,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,242x = 413,313 × 413,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,242x = 170,827,635,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,827,635,969/189,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,694.10
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