Finding the Third Proportional to 225,223.50 and 489,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,223.50 and 489,651 is: 1,064,534.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,223.50 : 489,651 = 489,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,223.50/489,651 = 489,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,223.50x = 489,651 × 489,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,223.50x = 239,758,101,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,758,101,801/225,223.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,064,534.13
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