Finding the Third Proportional to 189,257 and 399,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,257 and 399,839 is: 844,730.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,257 : 399,839 = 399,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,257/399,839 = 399,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,257x = 399,839 × 399,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,257x = 159,871,225,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,871,225,921/189,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,730.85
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