Finding the Third Proportional to 207,252 and 453,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,252 and 453,963 is: 994,356.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,252 : 453,963 = 453,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,252/453,963 = 453,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,252x = 453,963 × 453,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,252x = 206,082,405,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,082,405,369/207,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,356.65
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