Finding the Third Proportional to 218,942 and 472,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,942 and 472,084 is: 1,017,910.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,942 : 472,084 = 472,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,942/472,084 = 472,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,942x = 472,084 × 472,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,942x = 222,863,303,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,863,303,056/218,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,910.24
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