Finding the Third Proportional to 209,504 and 452,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,504 and 452,476 is: 977,234.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,504 : 452,476 = 452,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,504/452,476 = 452,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,504x = 452,476 × 452,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,504x = 204,734,530,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,734,530,576/209,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,234.47
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