Finding the Third Proportional to 189,928.50 and 415,144.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,928.50 and 415,144.50 is: 907,420.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,928.50 : 415,144.50 = 415,144.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,928.50/415,144.50 = 415,144.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,928.50x = 415,144.50 × 415,144.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,928.50x = 172,344,955,880.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,344,955,880.25/189,928.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,420.19
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