Finding the Third Proportional to 225,484 and 469,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,484 and 469,624 is: 978,103.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,484 : 469,624 = 469,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,484/469,624 = 469,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,484x = 469,624 × 469,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,484x = 220,546,701,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,546,701,376/225,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,103.55
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