Finding the Third Proportional to 215,424 and 441,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,424 and 441,296 is: 903,994.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,424 : 441,296 = 441,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,424/441,296 = 441,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,424x = 441,296 × 441,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,424x = 194,742,159,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,742,159,616/215,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,994.72
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