Finding the Third Proportional to 209,522 and 452,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,522 and 452,244 is: 976,148.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,522 : 452,244 = 452,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,522/452,244 = 452,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,522x = 452,244 × 452,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,522x = 204,524,635,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,524,635,536/209,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976,148.74
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