Finding the Third Proportional to 226,154 and 486,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,154 and 486,652 is: 1,047,207.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,154 : 486,652 = 486,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,154/486,652 = 486,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,154x = 486,652 × 486,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,154x = 236,830,169,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,830,169,104/226,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047,207.52
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