Finding the Third Proportional to 207,364 and 454,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,364 and 454,903 is: 997,939.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,364 : 454,903 = 454,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,364/454,903 = 454,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,364x = 454,903 × 454,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,364x = 206,936,739,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,936,739,409/207,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,939.56
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