Finding the Third Proportional to 226,102 and 491,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,102 and 491,084 is: 1,066,613.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,102 : 491,084 = 491,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,102/491,084 = 491,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,102x = 491,084 × 491,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,102x = 241,163,495,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,163,495,056/226,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,613.72
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