Finding the Third Proportional to 189,984 and 410,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,984 and 410,424 is: 886,642.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,984 : 410,424 = 410,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,984/410,424 = 410,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,984x = 410,424 × 410,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,984x = 168,447,859,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,447,859,776/189,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,642.35
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