Finding the Third Proportional to 209,068 and 451,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,068 and 451,672 is: 975,795.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,068 : 451,672 = 451,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,068/451,672 = 451,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,068x = 451,672 × 451,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,068x = 204,007,595,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,007,595,584/209,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,795.41
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