Finding the Third Proportional to 207,734 and 451,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,734 and 451,924 is: 983,157.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,734 : 451,924 = 451,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,734/451,924 = 451,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,734x = 451,924 × 451,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,734x = 204,235,301,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,235,301,776/207,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,157.80
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