Finding the Third Proportional to 189,290 and 416,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,290 and 416,988 is: 918,585.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,290 : 416,988 = 416,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,290/416,988 = 416,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,290x = 416,988 × 416,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,290x = 173,878,992,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,878,992,144/189,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,585.20
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