Finding the Third Proportional to 207,624 and 452,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,624 and 452,767 is: 987,351.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,624 : 452,767 = 452,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,624/452,767 = 452,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,624x = 452,767 × 452,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,624x = 204,997,956,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,997,956,289/207,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,351.93
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