Finding the Third Proportional to 189,873 and 415,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,873 and 415,211 is: 907,976.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,873 : 415,211 = 415,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,873/415,211 = 415,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,873x = 415,211 × 415,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,873x = 172,400,174,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,400,174,521/189,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,976.25
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