Finding the Third Proportional to 209,196 and 454,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,196 and 454,656 is: 988,126.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,196 : 454,656 = 454,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,196/454,656 = 454,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,196x = 454,656 × 454,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,196x = 206,712,078,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,712,078,336/209,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,126.34
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