Finding the Third Proportional to 215,314 and 441,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,314 and 441,373 is: 904,772.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,314 : 441,373 = 441,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,314/441,373 = 441,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,314x = 441,373 × 441,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,314x = 194,810,125,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,810,125,129/215,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,772.22
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