Finding the Third Proportional to 207,968 and 454,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,968 and 454,717 is: 994,227.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,968 : 454,717 = 454,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,968/454,717 = 454,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,968x = 454,717 × 454,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,968x = 206,767,550,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,767,550,089/207,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,227.72
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