Finding the Third Proportional to 215,567 and 444,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,567 and 444,970 is: 918,500.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,567 : 444,970 = 444,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,567/444,970 = 444,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,567x = 444,970 × 444,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,567x = 197,998,300,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,998,300,900/215,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,500.05
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