Finding the Third Proportional to 218,799 and 483,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,799 and 483,525 is: 1,068,544.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,799 : 483,525 = 483,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,799/483,525 = 483,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,799x = 483,525 × 483,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,799x = 233,796,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,796,425,625/218,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,544.31
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