Finding the Third Proportional to 217,445 and 441,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,445 and 441,004 is: 894,407.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,445 : 441,004 = 441,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,445/441,004 = 441,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,445x = 441,004 × 441,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,445x = 194,484,528,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,484,528,016/217,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,407.91
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