Finding the Third Proportional to 216,995.91 and 476,943.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,995.91 and 476,943.09 is: 1,048,290.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,995.91 : 476,943.09 = 476,943.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,995.91/476,943.09 = 476,943.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,995.91x = 476,943.09 × 476,943.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,995.91x = 227,474,714,675.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,474,714,675.82/216,995.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,048,290.35
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