Finding the Third Proportional to 207,362 and 454,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,362 and 454,132 is: 994,569.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,362 : 454,132 = 454,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,362/454,132 = 454,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,362x = 454,132 × 454,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,362x = 206,235,873,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,235,873,424/207,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,569.27
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