Finding the Third Proportional to 211,142 and 439,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,142 and 439,758 is: 915,910.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,142 : 439,758 = 439,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,142/439,758 = 439,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,142x = 439,758 × 439,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,142x = 193,387,098,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,387,098,564/211,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,910.14
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