Finding the Third Proportional to 216,942 and 444,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,942 and 444,452 is: 910,554.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,942 : 444,452 = 444,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,942/444,452 = 444,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,942x = 444,452 × 444,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,942x = 197,537,580,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,537,580,304/216,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,554.80
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