Finding the Third Proportional to 218,627 and 477,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,627 and 477,754 is: 1,044,010.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,627 : 477,754 = 477,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,627/477,754 = 477,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,627x = 477,754 × 477,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,627x = 228,248,884,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,248,884,516/218,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,010.50
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