Finding the Third Proportional to 216,896 and 447,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,896 and 447,184 is: 921,978.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,896 : 447,184 = 447,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,896/447,184 = 447,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,896x = 447,184 × 447,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,896x = 199,973,529,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,973,529,856/216,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,978.87
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