Finding the Third Proportional to 209,088 and 437,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,088 and 437,616 is: 915,919.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,088 : 437,616 = 437,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,088/437,616 = 437,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,088x = 437,616 × 437,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,088x = 191,507,763,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,507,763,456/209,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,919.44
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