Finding the Third Proportional to 207,396 and 454,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,396 and 454,536 is: 996,176.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,396 : 454,536 = 454,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,396/454,536 = 454,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,396x = 454,536 × 454,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,396x = 206,602,975,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,602,975,296/207,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,176.28
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