Finding the Third Proportional to 209,234 and 453,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,234 and 453,230 is: 981,759.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,234 : 453,230 = 453,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,234/453,230 = 453,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,234x = 453,230 × 453,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,234x = 205,417,432,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,417,432,900/209,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,759.34
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