Finding the Third Proportional to 220,827 and 476,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,827 and 476,646 is: 1,028,820.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,827 : 476,646 = 476,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,827/476,646 = 476,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,827x = 476,646 × 476,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,827x = 227,191,409,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,191,409,316/220,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,028,820.79
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