Finding the Third Proportional to 215,922 and 474,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,922 and 474,356 is: 1,042,106.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,922 : 474,356 = 474,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,922/474,356 = 474,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,922x = 474,356 × 474,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,922x = 225,013,614,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,013,614,736/215,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,106.01
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