Finding the Third Proportional to 209,741 and 454,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,741 and 454,474 is: 984,769.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,741 : 454,474 = 454,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,741/454,474 = 454,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,741x = 454,474 × 454,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,741x = 206,546,616,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,546,616,676/209,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,769.87
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