Finding the Third Proportional to 209,232 and 453,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,232 and 453,226 is: 981,751.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,232 : 453,226 = 453,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,232/453,226 = 453,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,232x = 453,226 × 453,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,232x = 205,413,807,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,413,807,076/209,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,751.39
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