Finding the Third Proportional to 216,932 and 444,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,932 and 444,436 is: 910,531.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,932 : 444,436 = 444,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,932/444,436 = 444,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,932x = 444,436 × 444,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,932x = 197,523,358,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,523,358,096/216,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,531.22
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