Finding the Third Proportional to 211,482 and 445,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,482 and 445,137 is: 936,944.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,482 : 445,137 = 445,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,482/445,137 = 445,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,482x = 445,137 × 445,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,482x = 198,146,948,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,146,948,769/211,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,944.75
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