Finding the Third Proportional to 207,468 and 454,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,468 and 454,005 is: 993,505.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,468 : 454,005 = 454,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,468/454,005 = 454,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,468x = 454,005 × 454,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,468x = 206,120,540,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,120,540,025/207,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,505.22
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