Finding the Third Proportional to 207,688 and 450,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,688 and 450,368 is: 976,615.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,688 : 450,368 = 450,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,688/450,368 = 450,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,688x = 450,368 × 450,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,688x = 202,831,335,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,831,335,424/207,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976,615.57
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