Finding the Third Proportional to 215,292 and 439,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,292 and 439,344 is: 896,564.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,292 : 439,344 = 439,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,292/439,344 = 439,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,292x = 439,344 × 439,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,292x = 193,023,150,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,023,150,336/215,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,564.43
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