Finding the Third Proportional to 189,488 and 414,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,488 and 414,616 is: 907,215.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,488 : 414,616 = 414,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,488/414,616 = 414,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,488x = 414,616 × 414,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,488x = 171,906,427,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,906,427,456/189,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,215.38
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