Finding the Third Proportional to 207,744 and 454,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,744 and 454,800 is: 995,663.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,744 : 454,800 = 454,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,744/454,800 = 454,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,744x = 454,800 × 454,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,744x = 206,843,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,843,040,000/207,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,663.12
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