Finding the Third Proportional to 216,974 and 444,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,974 and 444,519 is: 910,695.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,974 : 444,519 = 444,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,974/444,519 = 444,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,974x = 444,519 × 444,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,974x = 197,597,141,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,597,141,361/216,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,695.02
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