Finding the Third Proportional to 189,394.50 and 420,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,394.50 and 420,828 is: 935,065.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,394.50 : 420,828 = 420,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,394.50/420,828 = 420,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,394.50x = 420,828 × 420,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,394.50x = 177,096,205,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,096,205,584/189,394.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,065.20
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