Finding the Third Proportional to 217,104 and 473,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,104 and 473,376 is: 1,032,154.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,104 : 473,376 = 473,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,104/473,376 = 473,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,104x = 473,376 × 473,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,104x = 224,084,837,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,084,837,376/217,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,154.35
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