Finding the Third Proportional to 218,697 and 470,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,697 and 470,925 is: 1,014,053.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,697 : 470,925 = 470,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,697/470,925 = 470,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,697x = 470,925 × 470,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,697x = 221,770,355,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,770,355,625/218,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,053.03
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