Finding the Third Proportional to 211,524 and 443,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,524 and 443,800 is: 931,139.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,524 : 443,800 = 443,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,524/443,800 = 443,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,524x = 443,800 × 443,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,524x = 196,958,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,958,440,000/211,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,139.92
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