Finding the Third Proportional to 211,284 and 440,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,284 and 440,136 is: 916,868.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,284 : 440,136 = 440,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,284/440,136 = 440,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,284x = 440,136 × 440,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,284x = 193,719,698,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,719,698,496/211,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,868.76
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