Finding the Third Proportional to 207,690 and 451,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,690 and 451,830 is: 982,957.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,690 : 451,830 = 451,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,690/451,830 = 451,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,690x = 451,830 × 451,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,690x = 204,150,348,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,150,348,900/207,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,957.05
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