Finding the Third Proportional to 217,464 and 449,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,464 and 449,841 is: 930,530.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,464 : 449,841 = 449,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,464/449,841 = 449,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,464x = 449,841 × 449,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,464x = 202,356,925,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,356,925,281/217,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,530.69
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