Finding the Third Proportional to 189,930 and 405,280.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,930 and 405,280.50 is: 864,804.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,930 : 405,280.50 = 405,280.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,930/405,280.50 = 405,280.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,930x = 405,280.50 × 405,280.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,930x = 164,252,283,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,252,283,680.25/189,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,804.32
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