Finding the Third Proportional to 207,818 and 450,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,818 and 450,616 is: 977,079.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,818 : 450,616 = 450,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,818/450,616 = 450,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,818x = 450,616 × 450,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,818x = 203,054,779,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,054,779,456/207,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,079.85
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