Finding the Third Proportional to 211,976 and 448,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,976 and 448,490 is: 948,896.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,976 : 448,490 = 448,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,976/448,490 = 448,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,976x = 448,490 × 448,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,976x = 201,143,280,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,143,280,100/211,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,896.48
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