Finding the Third Proportional to 218,932 and 471,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,932 and 471,627 is: 1,015,986.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,932 : 471,627 = 471,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,932/471,627 = 471,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,932x = 471,627 × 471,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,932x = 222,432,027,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,432,027,129/218,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,986.82
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