Finding the Third Proportional to 189,454 and 418,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,454 and 418,435 is: 924,170.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,454 : 418,435 = 418,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,454/418,435 = 418,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,454x = 418,435 × 418,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,454x = 175,087,849,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,087,849,225/189,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,170.77
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