Finding the Third Proportional to 209,858 and 449,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,858 and 449,634 is: 963,369.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,858 : 449,634 = 449,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,858/449,634 = 449,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,858x = 449,634 × 449,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,858x = 202,170,733,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,170,733,956/209,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,369.20
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