Finding the Third Proportional to 207,272 and 455,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,272 and 455,152 is: 999,475.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,272 : 455,152 = 455,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,272/455,152 = 455,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,272x = 455,152 × 455,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,272x = 207,163,343,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,163,343,104/207,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,475.78
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