Finding the Third Proportional to 219,270 and 472,378.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,270 and 472,378.50 is: 1,017,656.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,270 : 472,378.50 = 472,378.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,270/472,378.50 = 472,378.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,270x = 472,378.50 × 472,378.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,270x = 223,141,447,262.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,141,447,262.25/219,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,656.07
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