Finding the Third Proportional to 207,612 and 451,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,612 and 451,674 is: 982,647.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,612 : 451,674 = 451,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,612/451,674 = 451,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,612x = 451,674 × 451,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,612x = 204,009,402,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,009,402,276/207,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,647.45
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