Finding the Third Proportional to 189,592 and 414,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,592 and 414,896 is: 907,942.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,592 : 414,896 = 414,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,592/414,896 = 414,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,592x = 414,896 × 414,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,592x = 172,138,690,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,138,690,816/189,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,942.80
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