Finding the Third Proportional to 218,964 and 473,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,964 and 473,910 is: 1,025,696.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,964 : 473,910 = 473,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,964/473,910 = 473,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,964x = 473,910 × 473,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,964x = 224,590,688,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,590,688,100/218,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,025,696.86
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