Finding the Third Proportional to 207,774 and 451,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,774 and 451,980 is: 983,212.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,774 : 451,980 = 451,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,774/451,980 = 451,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,774x = 451,980 × 451,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,774x = 204,285,920,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,285,920,400/207,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,212.15
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