Finding the Third Proportional to 207,414 and 452,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,414 and 452,372 is: 986,627.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,414 : 452,372 = 452,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,414/452,372 = 452,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,414x = 452,372 × 452,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,414x = 204,640,426,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,640,426,384/207,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,627.84
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