Finding the Third Proportional to 217,482 and 477,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,482 and 477,732 is: 1,049,410.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,482 : 477,732 = 477,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,482/477,732 = 477,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,482x = 477,732 × 477,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,482x = 228,227,863,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,227,863,824/217,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,049,410.36
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