Finding the Third Proportional to 189,430 and 294,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,430 and 294,105 is: 456,621.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,430 : 294,105 = 294,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,430/294,105 = 294,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,430x = 294,105 × 294,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,430x = 86,497,751,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,497,751,025/189,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,621.18
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