Finding the Third Proportional to 209,934 and 453,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,934 and 453,021 is: 977,583.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,934 : 453,021 = 453,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,934/453,021 = 453,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,934x = 453,021 × 453,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,934x = 205,228,026,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,228,026,441/209,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,583.56
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