Finding the Third Proportional to 225,183 and 481,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,183 and 481,830 is: 1,030,984.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,183 : 481,830 = 481,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,183/481,830 = 481,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,183x = 481,830 × 481,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,183x = 232,160,148,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,160,148,900/225,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,030,984.35
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