Finding the Third Proportional to 225,918 and 489,029.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,918 and 489,029.63 is: 1,058,569.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,918 : 489,029.63 = 489,029.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,918/489,029.63 = 489,029.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,918x = 489,029.63 × 489,029.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,918x = 239,149,974,127.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,149,974,127.64/225,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058,569.81
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