Finding the Third Proportional to 212,969 and 470,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,969 and 470,224 is: 1,038,229.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,969 : 470,224 = 470,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,969/470,224 = 470,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,969x = 470,224 × 470,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,969x = 221,110,610,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,110,610,176/212,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038,229.09
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