Finding the Third Proportional to 218,412 and 470,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,412 and 470,304 is: 1,012,700.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,412 : 470,304 = 470,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,412/470,304 = 470,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,412x = 470,304 × 470,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,412x = 221,185,852,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,185,852,416/218,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,012,700.09
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