Finding the Third Proportional to 209,580 and 452,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,580 and 452,388 is: 976,500.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,580 : 452,388 = 452,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,580/452,388 = 452,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,580x = 452,388 × 452,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,580x = 204,654,902,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,654,902,544/209,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976,500.16
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