Finding the Third Proportional to 215,944 and 474,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,944 and 474,400 is: 1,042,193.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,944 : 474,400 = 474,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,944/474,400 = 474,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,944x = 474,400 × 474,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,944x = 225,055,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,055,360,000/215,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,193.16
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