Finding the Third Proportional to 207,486 and 454,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,486 and 454,041 is: 993,576.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,486 : 454,041 = 454,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,486/454,041 = 454,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,486x = 454,041 × 454,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,486x = 206,153,229,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,153,229,681/207,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,576.58
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