Finding the Third Proportional to 211,536 and 444,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,536 and 444,888 is: 935,657.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,536 : 444,888 = 444,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,536/444,888 = 444,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,536x = 444,888 × 444,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,536x = 197,925,332,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,925,332,544/211,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,657.91
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