Finding the Third Proportional to 205,677 and 450,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,677 and 450,702 is: 987,627.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,677 : 450,702 = 450,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,677/450,702 = 450,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,677x = 450,702 × 450,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,677x = 203,132,292,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,132,292,804/205,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,627.65
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