Finding the Third Proportional to 209,389.50 and 457,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,389.50 and 457,893 is: 1,001,320.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,389.50 : 457,893 = 457,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,389.50/457,893 = 457,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,389.50x = 457,893 × 457,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,389.50x = 209,665,999,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,665,999,449/209,389.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001,320.50
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