Finding the Third Proportional to 89,407 and 191,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,407 and 191,795 is: 411,436.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,407 : 191,795 = 191,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,407/191,795 = 191,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,407x = 191,795 × 191,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,407x = 36,785,322,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,785,322,025/89,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,436.71
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