Finding the Third Proportional to 207,602 and 453,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,602 and 453,980 is: 992,754.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,602 : 453,980 = 453,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,602/453,980 = 453,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,602x = 453,980 × 453,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,602x = 206,097,840,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,097,840,400/207,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,754.60
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