Finding the Third Proportional to 207,346 and 451,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,346 and 451,566 is: 983,437.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,346 : 451,566 = 451,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,346/451,566 = 451,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,346x = 451,566 × 451,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,346x = 203,911,852,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,911,852,356/207,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,437.60
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