Finding the Third Proportional to 207,630 and 451,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,630 and 451,710 is: 982,718.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,630 : 451,710 = 451,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,630/451,710 = 451,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,630x = 451,710 × 451,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,630x = 204,041,924,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,041,924,100/207,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,718.89
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