Finding the Third Proportional to 189,544 and 405,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,544 and 405,332 is: 866,785.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,544 : 405,332 = 405,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,544/405,332 = 405,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,544x = 405,332 × 405,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,544x = 164,294,030,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,294,030,224/189,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,785.71
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