Finding the Third Proportional to 218,119.50 and 476,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,119.50 and 476,835 is: 1,042,417.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,119.50 : 476,835 = 476,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,119.50/476,835 = 476,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,119.50x = 476,835 × 476,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,119.50x = 227,371,617,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,371,617,225/218,119.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,417.65
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