Finding the Third Proportional to 211,972 and 448,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,972 and 448,482 is: 948,880.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,972 : 448,482 = 448,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,972/448,482 = 448,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,972x = 448,482 × 448,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,972x = 201,136,104,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,136,104,324/211,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,880.53
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