Finding the Third Proportional to 218,394 and 477,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,394 and 477,513 is: 1,044,070.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,394 : 477,513 = 477,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,394/477,513 = 477,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,394x = 477,513 × 477,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,394x = 228,018,665,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,018,665,169/218,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,070.19
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