Finding the Third Proportional to 211,506 and 433,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,506 and 433,328 is: 887,791.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,506 : 433,328 = 433,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,506/433,328 = 433,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,506x = 433,328 × 433,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,506x = 187,773,155,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,773,155,584/211,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,791.15
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