Finding the Third Proportional to 207,783 and 454,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,783 and 454,979 is: 996,259.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,783 : 454,979 = 454,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,783/454,979 = 454,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,783x = 454,979 × 454,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,783x = 207,005,890,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,005,890,441/207,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,259.99
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