Finding the Third Proportional to 217,755 and 468,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,755 and 468,882 is: 1,009,622.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,755 : 468,882 = 468,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,755/468,882 = 468,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,755x = 468,882 × 468,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,755x = 219,850,329,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,850,329,924/217,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009,622.42
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