Finding the Third Proportional to 215,190 and 439,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,190 and 439,881 is: 899,183.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,190 : 439,881 = 439,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,190/439,881 = 439,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,190x = 439,881 × 439,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,190x = 193,495,294,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,495,294,161/215,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,183.49
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