Finding the Third Proportional to 225,922 and 489,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,922 and 489,038 is: 1,058,587.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,922 : 489,038 = 489,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,922/489,038 = 489,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,922x = 489,038 × 489,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,922x = 239,158,165,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,158,165,444/225,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058,587.32
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