Finding the Third Proportional to 209,772 and 452,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,772 and 452,713 is: 977,008.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,772 : 452,713 = 452,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,772/452,713 = 452,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,772x = 452,713 × 452,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,772x = 204,949,060,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,949,060,369/209,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,008.66
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