Finding the Third Proportional to 225,702 and 504,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,702 and 504,876 is: 1,129,364.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,702 : 504,876 = 504,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,702/504,876 = 504,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,702x = 504,876 × 504,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,702x = 254,899,775,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,899,775,376/225,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,129,364.27
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