Finding the Third Proportional to 211,968 and 449,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,968 and 449,208 is: 951,973.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,968 : 449,208 = 449,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,968/449,208 = 449,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,968x = 449,208 × 449,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,968x = 201,787,827,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,787,827,264/211,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,973.07
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