Finding the Third Proportional to 215,828 and 440,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,828 and 440,220 is: 897,907.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,828 : 440,220 = 440,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,828/440,220 = 440,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,828x = 440,220 × 440,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,828x = 193,793,648,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,793,648,400/215,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,907.82
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