Finding the Third Proportional to 209,599 and 454,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,599 and 454,644 is: 986,174.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,599 : 454,644 = 454,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,599/454,644 = 454,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,599x = 454,644 × 454,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,599x = 206,701,166,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,701,166,736/209,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,174.39
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