Finding the Third Proportional to 218,084 and 444,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,084 and 444,187 is: 904,706.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,084 : 444,187 = 444,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,084/444,187 = 444,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,084x = 444,187 × 444,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,084x = 197,302,090,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,302,090,969/218,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,706.86
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