Finding the Third Proportional to 189,352 and 411,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,352 and 411,919 is: 896,094.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,352 : 411,919 = 411,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,352/411,919 = 411,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,352x = 411,919 × 411,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,352x = 169,677,262,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,677,262,561/189,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,094.38
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