Finding the Third Proportional to 189,368 and 412,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,368 and 412,634 is: 899,131.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,368 : 412,634 = 412,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,368/412,634 = 412,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,368x = 412,634 × 412,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,368x = 170,266,817,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,266,817,956/189,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,131.94
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