Finding the Third Proportional to 189,386 and 414,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,386 and 414,402 is: 906,767.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,386 : 414,402 = 414,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,386/414,402 = 414,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,386x = 414,402 × 414,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,386x = 171,729,017,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,729,017,604/189,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,767.22
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