Finding the Third Proportional to 189,568 and 414,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,568 and 414,848 is: 907,847.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,568 : 414,848 = 414,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,568/414,848 = 414,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,568x = 414,848 × 414,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,568x = 172,098,863,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,098,863,104/189,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,847.65
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