Finding the Third Proportional to 217,478 and 441,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,478 and 441,103 is: 894,673.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,478 : 441,103 = 441,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,478/441,103 = 441,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,478x = 441,103 × 441,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,478x = 194,571,856,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,571,856,609/217,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,673.74
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