Finding the Third Proportional to 215,836 and 474,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,836 and 474,502 is: 1,043,163.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,836 : 474,502 = 474,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,836/474,502 = 474,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,836x = 474,502 × 474,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,836x = 225,152,148,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,152,148,004/215,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,163.09
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