Finding the Third Proportional to 218,246 and 469,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,246 and 469,864 is: 1,011,574.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,246 : 469,864 = 469,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,246/469,864 = 469,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,246x = 469,864 × 469,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,246x = 220,772,178,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,772,178,496/218,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,574.91
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