Finding the Third Proportional to 225,202 and 494,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,202 and 494,708 is: 1,086,739.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,202 : 494,708 = 494,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,202/494,708 = 494,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,202x = 494,708 × 494,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,202x = 244,736,005,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,736,005,264/225,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,086,739.93
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