Finding the Third Proportional to 207,084 and 452,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,084 and 452,940 is: 990,683.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,084 : 452,940 = 452,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,084/452,940 = 452,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,084x = 452,940 × 452,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,084x = 205,154,643,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,154,643,600/207,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,683.22
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