Finding the Third Proportional to 225,604 and 495,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,604 and 495,828 is: 1,089,720.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,604 : 495,828 = 495,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,604/495,828 = 495,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,604x = 495,828 × 495,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,604x = 245,845,405,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,845,405,584/225,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,089,720.95
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