Finding the Third Proportional to 207,716 and 451,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,716 and 451,882 is: 983,060.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,716 : 451,882 = 451,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,716/451,882 = 451,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,716x = 451,882 × 451,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,716x = 204,197,341,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,197,341,924/207,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,060.25
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