Finding the Third Proportional to 209,904 and 452,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,904 and 452,976 is: 977,529.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,904 : 452,976 = 452,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,904/452,976 = 452,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,904x = 452,976 × 452,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,904x = 205,187,256,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,187,256,576/209,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,529.04
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