Finding the Third Proportional to 207,804 and 454,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,804 and 454,488 is: 994,010.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,804 : 454,488 = 454,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,804/454,488 = 454,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,804x = 454,488 × 454,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,804x = 206,559,342,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,559,342,144/207,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,010.42
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