Finding the Third Proportional to 207,808 and 454,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,808 and 454,496 is: 994,026.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,808 : 454,496 = 454,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,808/454,496 = 454,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,808x = 454,496 × 454,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,808x = 206,566,614,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,566,614,016/207,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,026.28
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