Finding the Third Proportional to 209,888 and 449,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,888 and 449,696 is: 963,497.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,888 : 449,696 = 449,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,888/449,696 = 449,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,888x = 449,696 × 449,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,888x = 202,226,492,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,226,492,416/209,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,497.16
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