Finding the Third Proportional to 207,351 and 454,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,351 and 454,131 is: 994,617.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,351 : 454,131 = 454,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,351/454,131 = 454,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,351x = 454,131 × 454,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,351x = 206,234,965,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,234,965,161/207,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,617.65
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