Finding the Third Proportional to 212,070 and 438,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,070 and 438,902 is: 908,355.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,070 : 438,902 = 438,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,070/438,902 = 438,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,070x = 438,902 × 438,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,070x = 192,634,965,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,634,965,604/212,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,355.57
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