Finding the Third Proportional to 189,504 and 408,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,504 and 408,384 is: 880,073.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,504 : 408,384 = 408,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,504/408,384 = 408,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,504x = 408,384 × 408,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,504x = 166,777,491,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,777,491,456/189,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,073.73
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