Finding the Third Proportional to 218,841.75 and 475,034.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,841.75 and 475,034.63 is: 1,031,146.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,841.75 : 475,034.63 = 475,034.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,841.75/475,034.63 = 475,034.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,841.75x = 475,034.63 × 475,034.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,841.75x = 225,657,894,948.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,657,894,948.89/218,841.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,031,146.46
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