Finding the Third Proportional to 217,476 and 441,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,476 and 441,099 is: 894,665.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,476 : 441,099 = 441,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,476/441,099 = 441,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,476x = 441,099 × 441,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,476x = 194,568,327,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,568,327,801/217,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,665.75
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