Finding the Third Proportional to 189,910 and 405,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,910 and 405,236 is: 864,705.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,910 : 405,236 = 405,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,910/405,236 = 405,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,910x = 405,236 × 405,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,910x = 164,216,215,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,216,215,696/189,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,705.47
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