Finding the Third Proportional to 207,328 and 452,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,328 and 452,172 is: 986,164.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,328 : 452,172 = 452,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,328/452,172 = 452,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,328x = 452,172 × 452,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,328x = 204,459,517,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,459,517,584/207,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,164.52
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