Finding the Third Proportional to 215,761 and 440,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,761 and 440,090 is: 897,656.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,761 : 440,090 = 440,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,761/440,090 = 440,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,761x = 440,090 × 440,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,761x = 193,679,208,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,679,208,100/215,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,656.24
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