Finding the Third Proportional to 225,504 and 489,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,504 and 489,888 is: 1,064,239.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,504 : 489,888 = 489,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,504/489,888 = 489,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,504x = 489,888 × 489,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,504x = 239,990,252,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,990,252,544/225,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,064,239.45
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