Finding the Third Proportional to 207,956 and 450,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,956 and 450,874 is: 977,549.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,956 : 450,874 = 450,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,956/450,874 = 450,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,956x = 450,874 × 450,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,956x = 203,287,363,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,287,363,876/207,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,549.88
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