Finding the Third Proportional to 189,366 and 407,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,366 and 407,343 is: 876,230.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,366 : 407,343 = 407,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,366/407,343 = 407,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,366x = 407,343 × 407,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,366x = 165,928,319,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,928,319,649/189,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,230.79
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