Finding the Third Proportional to 215,434 and 441,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,434 and 441,316 is: 904,034.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,434 : 441,316 = 441,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,434/441,316 = 441,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,434x = 441,316 × 441,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,434x = 194,759,811,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,759,811,856/215,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,034.70
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