Finding the Third Proportional to 207,500 and 453,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,500 and 453,232 is: 989,972.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,500 : 453,232 = 453,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,500/453,232 = 453,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,500x = 453,232 × 453,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,500x = 205,419,245,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,419,245,824/207,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,972.27
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