Finding the Third Proportional to 189,754 and 421,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,754 and 421,524 is: 936,383.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,754 : 421,524 = 421,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,754/421,524 = 421,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,754x = 421,524 × 421,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,754x = 177,682,482,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,682,482,576/189,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,383.33
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