Finding the Third Proportional to 209,525 and 452,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,525 and 452,250 is: 976,160.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,525 : 452,250 = 452,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,525/452,250 = 452,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,525x = 452,250 × 452,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,525x = 204,530,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,530,062,500/209,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976,160.66
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