Finding the Third Proportional to 225,226 and 489,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,226 and 489,655 is: 1,064,539.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,226 : 489,655 = 489,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,226/489,655 = 489,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,226x = 489,655 × 489,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,226x = 239,762,019,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,762,019,025/225,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,064,539.70
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