Finding the Third Proportional to 207,360 and 453,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,360 and 453,600 is: 992,250
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,360 : 453,600 = 453,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,360/453,600 = 453,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,360x = 453,600 × 453,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,360x = 205,752,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,752,960,000/207,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,250
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