Finding the Third Proportional to 189,728 and 413,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,728 and 413,800 is: 902,504.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,728 : 413,800 = 413,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,728/413,800 = 413,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,728x = 413,800 × 413,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,728x = 171,230,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,230,440,000/189,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,504.85
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