Finding the Third Proportional to 189,684 and 408,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,684 and 408,774 is: 880,918.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,684 : 408,774 = 408,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,684/408,774 = 408,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,684x = 408,774 × 408,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,684x = 167,096,183,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,096,183,076/189,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,918.70
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