Finding the Third Proportional to 209,084 and 451,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,084 and 451,696 is: 975,824.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,084 : 451,696 = 451,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,084/451,696 = 451,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,084x = 451,696 × 451,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,084x = 204,029,276,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,029,276,416/209,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,824.44
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