Finding the Third Proportional to 215,680 and 468,619.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,680 and 468,619.50 is: 1,018,194.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,680 : 468,619.50 = 468,619.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,680/468,619.50 = 468,619.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,680x = 468,619.50 × 468,619.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,680x = 219,604,235,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,604,235,780.25/215,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,194.71
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