Finding the Third Proportional to 217,737 and 444,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,737 and 444,222 is: 906,291.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,737 : 444,222 = 444,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,737/444,222 = 444,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,737x = 444,222 × 444,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,737x = 197,333,185,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,333,185,284/217,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,291.47
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