Finding the Third Proportional to 211,898 and 441,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,898 and 441,220 is: 918,720.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,898 : 441,220 = 441,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,898/441,220 = 441,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,898x = 441,220 × 441,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,898x = 194,675,088,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,675,088,400/211,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,720.74
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