Finding the Third Proportional to 205,640 and 476,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,640 and 476,011 is: 1,101,859.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,640 : 476,011 = 476,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,640/476,011 = 476,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,640x = 476,011 × 476,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,640x = 226,586,472,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,586,472,121/205,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101,859.91
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