Finding the Third Proportional to 207,796 and 451,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,796 and 451,016 is: 978,918.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,796 : 451,016 = 451,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,796/451,016 = 451,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,796x = 451,016 × 451,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,796x = 203,415,432,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,415,432,256/207,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,918.90
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