Finding the Third Proportional to 189,382 and 414,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,382 and 414,398 is: 906,768.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,382 : 414,398 = 414,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,382/414,398 = 414,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,382x = 414,398 × 414,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,382x = 171,725,702,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,725,702,404/189,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,768.87
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