Finding the Third Proportional to 207,431 and 452,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,431 and 452,403 is: 986,682.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,431 : 452,403 = 452,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,431/452,403 = 452,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,431x = 452,403 × 452,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,431x = 204,668,474,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,668,474,409/207,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,682.20
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