Finding the Third Proportional to 209,064 and 455,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,064 and 455,424 is: 992,093.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,064 : 455,424 = 455,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,064/455,424 = 455,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,064x = 455,424 × 455,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,064x = 207,411,019,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,411,019,776/209,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,093.42
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