Finding the Third Proportional to 209,770 and 454,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,770 and 454,532 is: 984,885.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,770 : 454,532 = 454,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,770/454,532 = 454,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,770x = 454,532 × 454,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,770x = 206,599,339,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,599,339,024/209,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,885.06
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