Finding the Third Proportional to 216,360 and 475,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,360 and 475,344 is: 1,044,333.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,360 : 475,344 = 475,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,360/475,344 = 475,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,360x = 475,344 × 475,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,360x = 225,951,918,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,951,918,336/216,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,333.14
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