Finding the Third Proportional to 207,498 and 455,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,498 and 455,168 is: 998,457.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,498 : 455,168 = 455,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,498/455,168 = 455,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,498x = 455,168 × 455,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,498x = 207,177,908,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,177,908,224/207,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,457.37
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