Finding the Third Proportional to 218,814 and 471,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,814 and 471,108 is: 1,014,298.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,814 : 471,108 = 471,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,814/471,108 = 471,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,814x = 471,108 × 471,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,814x = 221,942,747,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,942,747,664/218,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,298.66
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