Finding the Third Proportional to 207,387 and 452,290.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,387 and 452,290.50 is: 986,400.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,387 : 452,290.50 = 452,290.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,387/452,290.50 = 452,290.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,387x = 452,290.50 × 452,290.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,387x = 204,566,696,390.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,566,696,390.25/207,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,400.77
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