Finding the Third Proportional to 225,686.25 and 490,252.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,686.25 and 490,252.50 is: 1,064,963.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,686.25 : 490,252.50 = 490,252.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,686.25/490,252.50 = 490,252.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,686.25x = 490,252.50 × 490,252.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,686.25x = 240,347,513,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,347,513,756.25/225,686.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,064,963.03
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