Finding the Third Proportional to 207,050 and 454,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,050 and 454,802 is: 999,009.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,050 : 454,802 = 454,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,050/454,802 = 454,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,050x = 454,802 × 454,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,050x = 206,844,859,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,844,859,204/207,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,009.22
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