Finding the Third Proportional to 209,098 and 452,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,098 and 452,756 is: 980,344.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,098 : 452,756 = 452,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,098/452,756 = 452,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,098x = 452,756 × 452,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,098x = 204,987,995,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,987,995,536/209,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,344.12
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