Finding the Third Proportional to 207,654 and 454,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,654 and 454,620 is: 995,306.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,654 : 454,620 = 454,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,654/454,620 = 454,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,654x = 454,620 × 454,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,654x = 206,679,344,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,679,344,400/207,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,306.35
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