Finding the Third Proportional to 207,384 and 454,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,384 and 454,512 is: 996,128.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,384 : 454,512 = 454,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,384/454,512 = 454,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,384x = 454,512 × 454,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,384x = 206,581,158,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,581,158,144/207,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,128.72
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