Finding the Third Proportional to 189,522 and 412,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,522 and 412,450 is: 897,600.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,522 : 412,450 = 412,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,522/412,450 = 412,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,522x = 412,450 × 412,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,522x = 170,115,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,115,002,500/189,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,600.29
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