Finding the Third Proportional to 189,350 and 414,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,350 and 414,912 is: 909,173.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,350 : 414,912 = 414,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,350/414,912 = 414,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,350x = 414,912 × 414,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,350x = 172,151,967,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,151,967,744/189,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,173.32
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