Finding the Third Proportional to 218,301.75 and 477,177.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,301.75 and 477,177.75 is: 1,043,045.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,301.75 : 477,177.75 = 477,177.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,301.75/477,177.75 = 477,177.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,301.75x = 477,177.75 × 477,177.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,301.75x = 227,698,605,095.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,698,605,095.06/218,301.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,045.26
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