Finding the Third Proportional to 207,316 and 452,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,316 and 452,156 is: 986,151.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,316 : 452,156 = 452,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,316/452,156 = 452,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,316x = 452,156 × 452,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,316x = 204,445,048,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,445,048,336/207,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,151.81
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