Finding the Third Proportional to 215,630 and 445,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,630 and 445,088 is: 918,718.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,630 : 445,088 = 445,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,630/445,088 = 445,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,630x = 445,088 × 445,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,630x = 198,103,327,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,103,327,744/215,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,718.77
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