Finding the Third Proportional to 189,596 and 414,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,596 and 414,904 is: 907,958.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,596 : 414,904 = 414,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,596/414,904 = 414,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,596x = 414,904 × 414,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,596x = 172,145,329,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,145,329,216/189,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,958.66
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