Finding the Third Proportional to 225,170.72 and 494,628.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,170.72 and 494,628.19 is: 1,086,540.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,170.72 : 494,628.19 = 494,628.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,170.72/494,628.19 = 494,628.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,170.72x = 494,628.19 × 494,628.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,170.72x = 244,657,043,869.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,657,043,869.54/225,170.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,086,540.23
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