Finding the Third Proportional to 209,536 and 452,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,536 and 452,264 is: 976,169.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,536 : 452,264 = 452,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,536/452,264 = 452,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,536x = 452,264 × 452,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,536x = 204,542,725,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,542,725,696/209,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976,169.85
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