Finding the Third Proportional to 217,010 and 475,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,010 and 475,396 is: 1,041,432.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,010 : 475,396 = 475,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,010/475,396 = 475,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,010x = 475,396 × 475,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,010x = 226,001,356,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,001,356,816/217,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,432.91
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