Finding the Third Proportional to 215,533 and 468,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,533 and 468,373 is: 1,017,817.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,533 : 468,373 = 468,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,533/468,373 = 468,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,533x = 468,373 × 468,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,533x = 219,373,267,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,373,267,129/215,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,817.54
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