Finding the Third Proportional to 207,275 and 453,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,275 and 453,214 is: 990,968.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,275 : 453,214 = 453,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,275/453,214 = 453,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,275x = 453,214 × 453,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,275x = 205,402,929,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,402,929,796/207,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,968.18
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