Finding the Third Proportional to 207,376 and 454,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,376 and 454,928 is: 997,991.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,376 : 454,928 = 454,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,376/454,928 = 454,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,376x = 454,928 × 454,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,376x = 206,959,485,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,959,485,184/207,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,991.50
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