Finding the Third Proportional to 219,287 and 472,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,287 and 472,411 is: 1,017,717.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,287 : 472,411 = 472,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,287/472,411 = 472,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,287x = 472,411 × 472,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,287x = 223,172,152,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,172,152,921/219,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,717.21
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