Finding the Third Proportional to 209,336 and 453,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,336 and 453,424 is: 982,121.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,336 : 453,424 = 453,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,336/453,424 = 453,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,336x = 453,424 × 453,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,336x = 205,593,323,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,593,323,776/209,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,121.20
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