Finding the Third Proportional to 209,724 and 454,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,724 and 454,434 is: 984,676.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,724 : 454,434 = 454,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,724/454,434 = 454,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,724x = 454,434 × 454,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,724x = 206,510,260,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,510,260,356/209,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,676.34
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