Finding the Third Proportional to 224,466 and 484,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,466 and 484,539 is: 1,045,940.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,466 : 484,539 = 484,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,466/484,539 = 484,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,466x = 484,539 × 484,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,466x = 234,778,042,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,778,042,521/224,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045,940.33
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