Finding the Third Proportional to 211 and 439
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Solution
The third proportional to 211 and 439 is: 913.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211 : 439 = 439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211/439 = 439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211x = 439 × 439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211x = 192,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,721/211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913.37
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