Finding the Third Proportional to 207,402 and 454,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,402 and 454,980 is: 998,094.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,402 : 454,980 = 454,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,402/454,980 = 454,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,402x = 454,980 × 454,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,402x = 207,006,800,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,006,800,400/207,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,094.52
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