Finding the Third Proportional to 189,602 and 414,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,602 and 414,916 is: 907,982.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,602 : 414,916 = 414,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,602/414,916 = 414,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,602x = 414,916 × 414,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,602x = 172,155,287,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,155,287,056/189,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,982.44
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