Finding the Third Proportional to 189,477 and 409,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,477 and 409,011 is: 882,903.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,477 : 409,011 = 409,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,477/409,011 = 409,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,477x = 409,011 × 409,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,477x = 167,289,998,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,289,998,121/189,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,903.98
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