Finding the Third Proportional to 218,226 and 469,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,226 and 469,653 is: 1,010,759.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,226 : 469,653 = 469,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,226/469,653 = 469,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,226x = 469,653 × 469,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,226x = 220,573,940,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,573,940,409/218,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010,759.21
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