Finding the Third Proportional to 217,042 and 476,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,042 and 476,103 is: 1,044,378.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,042 : 476,103 = 476,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,042/476,103 = 476,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,042x = 476,103 × 476,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,042x = 226,674,066,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,674,066,609/217,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,378.81
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