Finding the Third Proportional to 189,745.03 and 407,629.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,745.03 and 407,629.97 is: 875,713.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,745.03 : 407,629.97 = 407,629.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,745.03/407,629.97 = 407,629.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,745.03x = 407,629.97 × 407,629.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,745.03x = 166,162,191,423.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,162,191,423.13/189,745.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,713.00
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