Finding the Third Proportional to 189,908 and 294,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,908 and 294,044 is: 455,282.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,908 : 294,044 = 294,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,908/294,044 = 294,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,908x = 294,044 × 294,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,908x = 86,461,873,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,461,873,936/189,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,282.95
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