Finding the Third Proportional to 89,874 and 191,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,874 and 191,394 is: 407,589.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,874 : 191,394 = 191,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,874/191,394 = 191,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,874x = 191,394 × 191,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,874x = 36,631,663,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,631,663,236/89,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,589.11
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