Finding the Third Proportional to 189,760 and 410,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,760 and 410,688 is: 888,831.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,760 : 410,688 = 410,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,760/410,688 = 410,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,760x = 410,688 × 410,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,760x = 168,664,633,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,664,633,344/189,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,831.33
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