Finding the Third Proportional to 220,952 and 474,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,952 and 474,604 is: 1,019,447.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,952 : 474,604 = 474,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,952/474,604 = 474,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,952x = 474,604 × 474,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,952x = 225,248,956,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,248,956,816/220,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,019,447.47
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