Finding the Third Proportional to 189,364 and 412,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,364 and 412,627 is: 899,120.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,364 : 412,627 = 412,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,364/412,627 = 412,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,364x = 412,627 × 412,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,364x = 170,261,041,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,261,041,129/189,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,120.43
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