Finding the Third Proportional to 215,430 and 441,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,430 and 441,308 is: 904,018.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,430 : 441,308 = 441,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,430/441,308 = 441,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,430x = 441,308 × 441,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,430x = 194,752,750,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,752,750,864/215,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,018.71
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