Finding the Third Proportional to 215,145 and 472,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,145 and 472,751 is: 1,038,804.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,145 : 472,751 = 472,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,145/472,751 = 472,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,145x = 472,751 × 472,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,145x = 223,493,508,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,493,508,001/215,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038,804.10
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