Finding the Third Proportional to 189,410 and 420,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,410 and 420,860 is: 935,130.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,410 : 420,860 = 420,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,410/420,860 = 420,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,410x = 420,860 × 420,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,410x = 177,123,139,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,123,139,600/189,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,130.88
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