Finding the Third Proportional to 219,252 and 473,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,252 and 473,478 is: 1,022,482.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,252 : 473,478 = 473,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,252/473,478 = 473,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,252x = 473,478 × 473,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,252x = 224,181,416,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,181,416,484/219,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,482.88
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