Finding the Third Proportional to 209,179.13 and 453,127.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,179.13 and 453,127.50 is: 981,572.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,179.13 : 453,127.50 = 453,127.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,179.13/453,127.50 = 453,127.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,179.13x = 453,127.50 × 453,127.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,179.13x = 205,324,531,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,324,531,256.25/209,179.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,572.76
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