Finding the Third Proportional to 207,458 and 455,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,458 and 455,076 is: 998,246.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,458 : 455,076 = 455,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,458/455,076 = 455,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,458x = 455,076 × 455,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,458x = 207,094,165,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,094,165,776/207,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,246.23
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