Finding the Third Proportional to 209,748 and 456,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,748 and 456,356 is: 992,909.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,748 : 456,356 = 456,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,748/456,356 = 456,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,748x = 456,356 × 456,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,748x = 208,260,798,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,260,798,736/209,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,909.58
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