Finding the Third Proportional to 209,328 and 436,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,328 and 436,368 is: 909,658.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,328 : 436,368 = 436,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,328/436,368 = 436,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,328x = 436,368 × 436,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,328x = 190,417,031,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,417,031,424/209,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,658.68
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