Finding the Third Proportional to 207,652 and 454,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,652 and 454,616 is: 995,298.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,652 : 454,616 = 454,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,652/454,616 = 454,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,652x = 454,616 × 454,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,652x = 206,675,707,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,675,707,456/207,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,298.42
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