Finding the Third Proportional to 189,372 and 410,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,372 and 410,928 is: 891,693.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,372 : 410,928 = 410,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,372/410,928 = 410,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,372x = 410,928 × 410,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,372x = 168,861,821,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,861,821,184/189,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,693.71
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