Finding the Third Proportional to 218,087 and 444,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,087 and 444,193 is: 904,718.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,087 : 444,193 = 444,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,087/444,193 = 444,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,087x = 444,193 × 444,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,087x = 197,307,421,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,307,421,249/218,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,718.86
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