Finding the Third Proportional to 217,032 and 476,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,032 and 476,083 is: 1,044,339.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,032 : 476,083 = 476,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,032/476,083 = 476,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,032x = 476,083 × 476,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,032x = 226,655,022,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,655,022,889/217,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,339.19
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