Finding the Third Proportional to 225,228 and 485,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,228 and 485,368 is: 1,045,971.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,228 : 485,368 = 485,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,228/485,368 = 485,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,228x = 485,368 × 485,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,228x = 235,582,095,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,582,095,424/225,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045,971.62
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