Finding the Third Proportional to 217,121 and 449,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,121 and 449,040 is: 928,684.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,121 : 449,040 = 449,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,121/449,040 = 449,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,121x = 449,040 × 449,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,121x = 201,636,921,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,636,921,600/217,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,684.57
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