Finding the Third Proportional to 207,418 and 455,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,418 and 455,012 is: 998,157.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,418 : 455,012 = 455,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,418/455,012 = 455,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,418x = 455,012 × 455,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,418x = 207,035,920,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,035,920,144/207,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,157.92
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