Finding the Third Proportional to 207,406 and 454,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,406 and 454,988 is: 998,110.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,406 : 454,988 = 454,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,406/454,988 = 454,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,406x = 454,988 × 454,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,406x = 207,014,080,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,014,080,144/207,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,110.37
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