Finding the Third Proportional to 207,492 and 452,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,492 and 452,676 is: 987,582.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,492 : 452,676 = 452,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,492/452,676 = 452,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,492x = 452,676 × 452,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,492x = 204,915,560,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,915,560,976/207,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,582.95
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