Finding the Third Proportional to 189,450 and 410,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,450 and 410,432 is: 889,176.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,450 : 410,432 = 410,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,450/410,432 = 410,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,450x = 410,432 × 410,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,450x = 168,454,426,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,454,426,624/189,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,176.18
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