Finding the Third Proportional to 189,362 and 408,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,362 and 408,236 is: 880,095.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,362 : 408,236 = 408,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,362/408,236 = 408,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,362x = 408,236 × 408,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,362x = 166,656,631,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,656,631,696/189,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,095.43
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