Finding the Third Proportional to 211,344 and 440,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,344 and 440,148 is: 916,658.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,344 : 440,148 = 440,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,344/440,148 = 440,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,344x = 440,148 × 440,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,344x = 193,730,261,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,730,261,904/211,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,658.44
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