Finding the Third Proportional to 211,852 and 438,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,852 and 438,369 is: 907,083.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,852 : 438,369 = 438,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,852/438,369 = 438,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,852x = 438,369 × 438,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,852x = 192,167,380,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,167,380,161/211,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,083.15
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