Finding the Third Proportional to 207,472 and 454,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,472 and 454,014 is: 993,525.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,472 : 454,014 = 454,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,472/454,014 = 454,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,472x = 454,014 × 454,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,472x = 206,128,712,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,128,712,196/207,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,525.45
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