Finding the Third Proportional to 220,617.42 and 476,226.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,617.42 and 476,226.84 is: 1,027,987.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,617.42 : 476,226.84 = 476,226.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,617.42/476,226.84 = 476,226.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,617.42x = 476,226.84 × 476,226.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,617.42x = 226,792,006,708.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,792,006,708.09/220,617.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,027,987.75
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