Finding the Third Proportional to 209,189.81 and 457,259.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,189.81 and 457,259.63 is: 999,505.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,189.81 : 457,259.63 = 457,259.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,189.81/457,259.63 = 457,259.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,189.81x = 457,259.63 × 457,259.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,189.81x = 209,086,364,655.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,086,364,655.14/209,189.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,505.48
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