Finding the Third Proportional to 218,886 and 471,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,886 and 471,252 is: 1,014,584.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,886 : 471,252 = 471,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,886/471,252 = 471,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,886x = 471,252 × 471,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,886x = 222,078,447,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,078,447,504/218,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,584.98
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