Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 492.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 226.13 and 492.75 is: 1,073.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226.13 : 492.75 = 492.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226.13/492.75 = 492.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226.13x = 492.75 × 492.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226.13x = 242,802.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,802.56/226.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,073.75
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