Finding the Third Proportional to 189,441 and 405,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,441 and 405,151 is: 866,482.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,441 : 405,151 = 405,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,441/405,151 = 405,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,441x = 405,151 × 405,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,441x = 164,147,332,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,147,332,801/189,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,482.61
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