Finding the Third Proportional to 218,192 and 475,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,192 and 475,808 is: 1,037,587.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,192 : 475,808 = 475,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,192/475,808 = 475,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,192x = 475,808 × 475,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,192x = 226,393,252,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,393,252,864/218,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,037,587.32
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