Finding the Third Proportional to 189,844.50 and 417,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,844.50 and 417,585 is: 918,526.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,844.50 : 417,585 = 417,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,844.50/417,585 = 417,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,844.50x = 417,585 × 417,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,844.50x = 174,377,232,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,377,232,225/189,844.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,526.65
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