Finding the Third Proportional to 209,316 and 448,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,316 and 448,997 is: 963,128.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,316 : 448,997 = 448,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,316/448,997 = 448,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,316x = 448,997 × 448,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,316x = 201,598,306,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,598,306,009/209,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,128.98
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