Finding the Third Proportional to 189,383.44 and 408,812.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,383.44 and 408,812.53 is: 882,483.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,383.44 : 408,812.53 = 408,812.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,383.44/408,812.53 = 408,812.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,383.44x = 408,812.53 × 408,812.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,383.44x = 167,127,685,707.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,127,685,707.03/189,383.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,483.11
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