Finding the Third Proportional to 209,063 and 451,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,063 and 451,660 is: 975,766.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,063 : 451,660 = 451,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,063/451,660 = 451,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,063x = 451,660 × 451,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,063x = 203,996,755,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,996,755,600/209,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,766.90
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