Finding the Third Proportional to 189,922 and 405,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,922 and 405,269 is: 864,791.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,922 : 405,269 = 405,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,922/405,269 = 405,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,922x = 405,269 × 405,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,922x = 164,242,962,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,242,962,361/189,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,791.66
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