Finding the Third Proportional to 216,930 and 444,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,930 and 444,432 is: 910,523.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,930 : 444,432 = 444,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,930/444,432 = 444,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,930x = 444,432 × 444,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,930x = 197,519,802,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,519,802,624/216,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,523.22
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