Finding the Third Proportional to 209,433 and 452,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,433 and 452,472 is: 977,548.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,433 : 452,472 = 452,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,433/452,472 = 452,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,433x = 452,472 × 452,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,433x = 204,730,910,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,730,910,784/209,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,548.48
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