Finding the Third Proportional to 209,382 and 458,638.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,382 and 458,638.50 is: 1,004,619.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,382 : 458,638.50 = 458,638.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,382/458,638.50 = 458,638.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,382x = 458,638.50 × 458,638.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,382x = 210,349,273,682.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,349,273,682.25/209,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,004,619.66
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