Finding the Third Proportional to 218,934 and 470,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,934 and 470,610 is: 1,011,600.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,934 : 470,610 = 470,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,934/470,610 = 470,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,934x = 470,610 × 470,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,934x = 221,473,772,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,473,772,100/218,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,600.63
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