Finding the Third Proportional to 189,469 and 414,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,469 and 414,600 is: 907,236.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,469 : 414,600 = 414,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,469/414,600 = 414,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,469x = 414,600 × 414,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,469x = 171,893,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,893,160,000/189,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,236.33
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