Finding the Third Proportional to 209,274 and 453,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,274 and 453,318 is: 981,952.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,274 : 453,318 = 453,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,274/453,318 = 453,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,274x = 453,318 × 453,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,274x = 205,497,209,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,497,209,124/209,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,952.89
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