Finding the Third Proportional to 189,936 and 405,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,936 and 405,296 is: 864,843.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,936 : 405,296 = 405,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,936/405,296 = 405,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,936x = 405,296 × 405,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,936x = 164,264,847,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,264,847,616/189,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,843.15
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