Finding the Third Proportional to 189,875 and 448,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,875 and 448,219 is: 1,058,065.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,875 : 448,219 = 448,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,875/448,219 = 448,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,875x = 448,219 × 448,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,875x = 200,900,271,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,900,271,961/189,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058,065.95
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