Finding the Third Proportional to 218,966 and 473,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,966 and 473,914 is: 1,025,704.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,966 : 473,914 = 473,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,966/473,914 = 473,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,966x = 473,914 × 473,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,966x = 224,594,479,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,594,479,396/218,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,025,704.81
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