Finding the Third Proportional to 217,373.63 and 475,908.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,373.63 and 475,908.75 is: 1,041,934.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,373.63 : 475,908.75 = 475,908.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,373.63/475,908.75 = 475,908.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,373.63x = 475,908.75 × 475,908.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,373.63x = 226,489,138,326.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,489,138,326.56/217,373.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,934.77
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