Finding the Third Proportional to 209,854 and 449,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,854 and 449,626 is: 963,353.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,854 : 449,626 = 449,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,854/449,626 = 449,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,854x = 449,626 × 449,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,854x = 202,163,539,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,163,539,876/209,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,353.28
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