Finding the Third Proportional to 207,282 and 453,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,282 and 453,204 is: 990,890.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,282 : 453,204 = 453,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,282/453,204 = 453,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,282x = 453,204 × 453,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,282x = 205,393,865,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,393,865,616/207,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,890.99
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