Finding the Third Proportional to 207,512 and 452,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,512 and 452,716 is: 987,662.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,512 : 452,716 = 452,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,512/452,716 = 452,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,512x = 452,716 × 452,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,512x = 204,951,776,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,951,776,656/207,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,662.29
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