Finding the Third Proportional to 209,532 and 452,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,532 and 452,536 is: 977,363.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,532 : 452,536 = 452,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,532/452,536 = 452,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,532x = 452,536 × 452,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,532x = 204,788,831,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,788,831,296/209,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,363.03
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