Finding the Third Proportional to 217,048 and 444,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,048 and 444,652 is: 910,929.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,048 : 444,652 = 444,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,048/444,652 = 444,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,048x = 444,652 × 444,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,048x = 197,715,401,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,715,401,104/217,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,929.38
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