Finding the Third Proportional to 207,454 and 422,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,454 and 422,515 is: 860,522.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,454 : 422,515 = 422,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,454/422,515 = 422,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,454x = 422,515 × 422,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,454x = 178,518,925,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,518,925,225/207,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,522.94
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