Finding the Third Proportional to 221,670 and 474,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,670 and 474,846 is: 1,017,181.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,670 : 474,846 = 474,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,670/474,846 = 474,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,670x = 474,846 × 474,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,670x = 225,478,723,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,478,723,716/221,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,181.95
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