Finding the Third Proportional to 189,962 and 405,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,962 and 405,350 is: 864,955.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,962 : 405,350 = 405,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,962/405,350 = 405,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,962x = 405,350 × 405,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,962x = 164,308,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,308,622,500/189,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,955.21
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