Finding the Third Proportional to 225,324 and 489,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,324 and 489,576 is: 1,063,733.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,324 : 489,576 = 489,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,324/489,576 = 489,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,324x = 489,576 × 489,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,324x = 239,684,659,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,684,659,776/225,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,063,733.38
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