Finding the Third Proportional to 225,542 and 486,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,542 and 486,342 is: 1,048,711.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,542 : 486,342 = 486,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,542/486,342 = 486,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,542x = 486,342 × 486,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,542x = 236,528,540,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,528,540,964/225,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,048,711.73
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