Finding the Third Proportional to 207,452 and 455,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,452 and 455,064 is: 998,222.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,452 : 455,064 = 455,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,452/455,064 = 455,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,452x = 455,064 × 455,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,452x = 207,083,244,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,083,244,096/207,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,222.45
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