Finding the Third Proportional to 189,344 and 408,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,344 and 408,212 is: 880,075.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,344 : 408,212 = 408,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,344/408,212 = 408,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,344x = 408,212 × 408,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,344x = 166,637,036,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,637,036,944/189,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,075.61
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