Finding the Third Proportional to 220,643 and 476,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,643 and 476,269 is: 1,028,050.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,643 : 476,269 = 476,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,643/476,269 = 476,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,643x = 476,269 × 476,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,643x = 226,832,160,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,832,160,361/220,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,028,050.56
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