Finding the Third Proportional to 207,464 and 455,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,464 and 455,102 is: 998,331.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,464 : 455,102 = 455,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,464/455,102 = 455,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,464x = 455,102 × 455,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,464x = 207,117,830,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,117,830,404/207,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,331.42
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