Finding the Third Proportional to 207,702 and 451,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,702 and 451,854 is: 983,004.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,702 : 451,854 = 451,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,702/451,854 = 451,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,702x = 451,854 × 451,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,702x = 204,172,037,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,172,037,316/207,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,004.68
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