Finding the Third Proportional to 209,720 and 449,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,720 and 449,103 is: 961,727.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,720 : 449,103 = 449,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,720/449,103 = 449,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,720x = 449,103 × 449,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,720x = 201,693,504,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,693,504,609/209,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,727.56
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