Finding the Third Proportional to 225,524 and 490,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,524 and 490,394 is: 1,066,344.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,524 : 490,394 = 490,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,524/490,394 = 490,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,524x = 490,394 × 490,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,524x = 240,486,275,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,486,275,236/225,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,344.49
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