Finding the Third Proportional to 224,834 and 481,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,834 and 481,719 is: 1,032,109.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,834 : 481,719 = 481,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,834/481,719 = 481,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,834x = 481,719 × 481,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,834x = 232,053,194,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,053,194,961/224,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,109.00
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