Finding the Third Proportional to 89,829 and 190,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,829 and 190,611 is: 404,463.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,829 : 190,611 = 190,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,829/190,611 = 190,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,829x = 190,611 × 190,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,829x = 36,332,553,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,332,553,321/89,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,463.52
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