Finding the Third Proportional to 215,450 and 471,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,450 and 471,940 is: 1,033,777.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,450 : 471,940 = 471,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,450/471,940 = 471,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,450x = 471,940 × 471,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,450x = 222,727,363,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,727,363,600/215,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,033,777.51
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