Finding the Third Proportional to 207,368 and 454,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,368 and 454,912 is: 997,959.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,368 : 454,912 = 454,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,368/454,912 = 454,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,368x = 454,912 × 454,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,368x = 206,944,927,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,944,927,744/207,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,959.80
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