Finding the Third Proportional to 207,097 and 452,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,097 and 452,965 is: 990,730.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,097 : 452,965 = 452,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,097/452,965 = 452,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,097x = 452,965 × 452,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,097x = 205,177,291,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,177,291,225/207,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,730.39
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