Finding the Third Proportional to 218,952 and 473,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,952 and 473,888 is: 1,025,657.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,952 : 473,888 = 473,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,952/473,888 = 473,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,952x = 473,888 × 473,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,952x = 224,569,836,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,569,836,544/218,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,025,657.85
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