Finding the Third Proportional to 189,428 and 294,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,428 and 294,102 is: 456,616.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,428 : 294,102 = 294,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,428/294,102 = 294,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,428x = 294,102 × 294,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,428x = 86,495,986,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,495,986,404/189,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,616.69
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