Finding the Third Proportional to 189,666 and 437,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,666 and 437,958 is: 1,011,289.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,666 : 437,958 = 437,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,666/437,958 = 437,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,666x = 437,958 × 437,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,666x = 191,807,209,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,807,209,764/189,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,289.37
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